George & Dragon Restaurant
A°4240 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01242
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 10, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers with food items (carrot, celery, bleu cheese dressing, horseradish) being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Informed person in charge (PIC) that food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed two microwaves with debris buildup in the kitchen that are used for food served to consumers, as confirmed by the person in charge (PIC). Informed PIC that the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Mar 20, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed back door open to outdoor fridge. Discussed with person in charge of keeping outer openings closed when not in use. Repeat violion
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Surfaces of equipment, floors, walls, equipment, interior of walk in cooler soiled heavily. Discussed cleaning with PIC. Will have corrected by next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pasties with beef and chicken with no date mark on them. Person in charge states that items were cooked several days ago. Had person in charge date mark items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed back door open to outdoor fridge. Discussed with person in charge of keeping outer openings closed when not in use and or having a wind curtain installed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed holes in both walls and ceilings in the back of kitchen area. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Aug 7, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed pest control invoices and new long term pest control plan to handle current issue. Observed no evidence of live pest activity during re-inspection. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 28, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, violation due for correction has not yet been corrected.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for pest control.
Inspector's notes
Observed live German cockroach activity in cracks and gaps at base of doorframes near server's station. Service has been completed since last inspection, and another call was placed at time. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for pest control.
Inspector's notes
Containers of portioned roast beef and sliced turkey were date marked 7/6 and 7/8, items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed live German cockroach activity in cracks and gaps at base of doorframes near server's station. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Mar 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Nacho cheese, and marinara sauce in steam table measured 105-110 degrees F. Items had just been reheated and were moved back to stove to finish reheating before returning to the holding unit. Please ensure food items are reheated to at least 165 degrees F before behind hot held at a minimum of 135 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
Inspector's notes
Base coving at floor-wall juncture is missing in multiple areas in kitchen (below warewashing equipment, and at far end of prep line). Please ensure all floor-wall junctures in kitchen are prep areas is coved to allow easy cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Floor tiles are missing or damaged in multiple areas throughout establishment (below 3 compartment sink, below warewashing machine, below cooking equipment, and below feet on ice machine). Please ensure damaged or missing floor tiles are replaced and maintained in good repair, and floors are maintained as a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Nov 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed accurate date marking.
Inspector's notes
Mechanical warewashing machine measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection, it was determined that the chemical bottle was empty and there was no replacement available. Employees were instructed to use 3 compartment sink until more chlorine for the machine is available. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Sheppard pie filling, chili, and brown gravy measured between 106 and 122 degrees F in steam table near deep fryers. Other steam wells were temping fine, water was added to center steam well and food items were reheated before being returned. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pesticides, and spray arm sink repair. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: James Blea,Award: Not Participating
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions... Observed excessive grease and food debris buildup under equipment and on walls in kitchen and prep areas. Please ensure premise are cleaned at a frequency to preclude such buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 17, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: James Blea
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →