Dragon Express in Tampa
Last inspected:
2101 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 336123725Dragon Express in Tampa has accumulated 400 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.3 per visit. The restaurant faced an intensive enforcement period in January 2024, with four inspections in eight days after a warning was issued, resulting in an administrative complaint. Top recurring violations involve improper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dragon Express in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Dragon Express in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections91 violations · 58 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections41 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dragon Express in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dragon Express in Tampa last inspected?
- Dragon Express in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dragon Express in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dragon Express in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Dragon Express in Tampa had?
- Dragon Express in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dragon Express in Tampa find?
- Dragon Express in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dragon Express in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Dragon Express in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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