Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed the small clear containers not labeled on the shelf above the prep coolers. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. The walls of the unit observed with slight black-like substance build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed all exposed handwashing sinks unable to completely turn off water. Water valve below sink is used to stop trickling water completely. Instructed to repair so that water can be operated by knobs.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 08/08/2025, report #2621965 #38: 6-202.15: observed the front exterior door not tightly fitting at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry points for pests. #53: 6-501.18: must clean and maintain the fixtures in the washroom. #55: 6-501.12: clean the walls of the food prep area, especially above the 2-compartment sink. Clean the floor of the dry storage room beneath the storage shelves and the floor beneath the cooking equipment. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front exterior door not tightly fitting at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry points for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean all storage racks/shelving in the dry storage area to remove dust, debris, and cobb webbing.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 must clean and maintain the fixtures in the washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area, especially above the 2-compartment sink. Clean the floor of the dry storage room beneath the storage shelves and the floor beneath the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 must detail clean and maintain the hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front exterior door not tight fitting at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all storage racks/shelving in the dry storage area to remove dust,debris and cobb webbs.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures in the washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area especially above the 2-compartment sink. Clean the floor of the dry storage room beneath the storage shelves and the floor beneath the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables, interior of the prep coolers, interior of the ice machine, wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler, stainless steel storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink and prep coolers, and can opener blade.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area especially above the 2-compartment sink. Clean the floor of the dry storage room beneath the storage shelves and the floor beneath the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Management instructed to clean.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a dead mouse on a glueboard under the exposed hand-washing sink in the food prep area and a dead mouse on the ground in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead rodents.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 200 mouse droppings on the floor around both exposed hand washing sinks, behind the smoker unit, in the dry storage room beneath the food storage shelves, in the washroom and on the ground in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables, and wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2588448 on 1/23/24 not corrected: 56 - clean the buildup of grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the buildup of grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves in the dry storage area and basement storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Remove the dead mouse from the basement floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: The washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the buildup of grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed non-original containers of bulk ingredients not labeled with common name (sugar, soy sauce). Instructed person in charge to label all containers of bulk ingredients with common name and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed two holes at bottom of west wall leading to outside in furnace room, observed opening in wall(pipe)leading to outside, needing to be covered in mecsh or sealed. Observed exterior door in rear of facility not properly sealed with a 1/4in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintin at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on bottoms of prep tables in rear. Instructed person in charge to repair surface to make smooth and easily cleanable

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed non-original containers of bulk ingredients not labeled with common name (sugar, soy sauce). Instructed person in charge to label all containers of bulk ingredients with common name and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area behind the chest freezer and under the storage shelves by cases of soda and behind door. Also observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the stairs leading down to basement. Instructed pic to sanitize and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on bottoms of prep tables in rear. Instructed person in charge to repair surface to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: No door sweeps on exterior doors in front door and rear door near garbage. Instructed to seal bottom of doors for prevention of pest entry.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: : ventilation hood and filters layered with thick grease. Must clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings throughout facility (near and around water heater/furnace, dry storage area near rice and soda, under handwashing sink in rear of prep line.) instructed to contact pest control. Priority foundation. 7-28-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed two dead mice. One inside furnace room and another in basement. Must remove.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: No door sweeps on exterior doors in front door and rear door near garbage. Instructed to seal bottom of doors for prevention of pest entry.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood and filters layered with thick grease. Must clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1-2" gap along bottom of rear exit door to dumpster area.must make door tight fitting.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 mice droppings in rear area near furnace and water heater. Instructed to clean, sanitize and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed thick dirt, dust and grease dripping from filters above cooking prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize to prevent further contamination of food products. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 08/19/2021: #38 observed an appx."1-2" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting. #39 must provide a splash guard at 3- compartment sink next to prep table. #47 must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in dry food storage area. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 51.8f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag was placed on unit.once repaired email letter.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1-2" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at 3- compartment sink next to prep table.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on prep tables and cutting boards.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in dry food storage area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on wok station,fryer cabinet,prep tables.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throughout including basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear area leading to basement,in basement and walk in freezer.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients located at wok without any labels. Must provide common name labels for herbs and spices.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of grease and dust on the ventilation hood over the cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside of both upright refrigeration units located in prep area to to measure internal temperatures. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients located at wok without any labels. Must provide common name labels for herbs and spices.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty aprons worn by all food handlers. Instructed to provide clean outer clothing to wear while open and operating and handling food. Must maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables and hanging on sinks improperly drying. Instructed to store inside sanitizing buckets with chlorine @ at least 50 ppm. Must maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for storage . Instructed to discontinue use and provide food grade storage bags only for food storage. Must maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside of both upright refrigeration units located in prep area to to measure internal temperatures. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients located at wok without any labels. Must provide common name labels for herbs and spices.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty aprons worn by all food handlers. Instructed to provide clean outer clothing to wear while open and operating and handling food. Must maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables and hanging on sinks improperly drying. Instructed to store inside sanitizing buckets with chlorine @ at least 50 ppm. Must maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for storage . Instructed to discontinue use and provide food grade storage bags only for food storage. Must maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strip kit on site to match available sanitizer (chlorine bleach) for proper sanitizing of equipment/utensils at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain chlorine test strips at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.