Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
3605 E Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has accumulated 180 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility was shut down in August 2025 for roach and fly activity. In the same month, inspectors found continued non-compliance on consecutive days under an active emergency order, with one callback failing initial compliance before the facility corrected violations. Top violations include improper ventilation (15 citations), employee health reporting lapses (13), and food contact surface issues (12). The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400.
Most recent closure: August 7, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025062904 | $400.00 | Aug 7, 2025 | Tampa |
Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (20)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 16 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 7, 2025 and August 9, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa last shut down?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa was last shut down on August 7, 2025 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa had?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa find?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa been fined?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa had?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has 20 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa find?
- Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa are: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112.
- Does Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Dragon Fire Grill in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
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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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