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Canton Dragon

10190 N 90th St, Scottsdale 85258

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08622

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

86
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 5, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)69
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Feb 11, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with manager: storing of in use utensils, use of 3-compartment sink when working with raw foods, cold holding and maintaining prep cooler lids closed, thawing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

At mop sink, y-valve connected to faucet, with two hoses attached, with spray nozzles at end of hoses, with water turned on. At time of inspection, y-valve was disconnected from mop sink. When not in use, disconnect y-valve. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At in use warewashing machine, employee handling dirty dishware then handling clean dishware without a proper handwashing in between each task. Employee returned from restroom then started handling cooking equipment without a proper handwash. Instructed both employees to wash hands to continue with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

At expo line, plates on open employee food stored next to open customer food. Provide area for employee food to be stored to prevent contamination. Employee food was moved to front seating area. (A) Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in freezer, observed some packaged meat and food cases stored on the floor. 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

Jul 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in cooler, observed flats of raw, shell eggs stored on open shelving over a covered container of pea pods and a case of eggplants. In the walk-in cooler, observed raw meat packaged in the facility stored over cheese wontons. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Jul 7, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 3, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority foundation3-401.14

Inspector's notes

In the walk-in freezer, observed a bowl of cooked chicken (that was visibly not fully cooked) in the process of cooling. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Reviewed Code requirements for non-continuous cooking with PIC. It was determined that the chicken (less than 100F) was within safe cooling parameters, and was returned to wok to be fully cooked to 165F. Inspector emailed a guidance document and non-continuous cooking template to operator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-401.14 (F) - Priority Foundation: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods: Documentation. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

2024

Nov 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At the mechanical dishwasher, observed worker load soiled wares and continue to unload the clean wares without washing hands between. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC) who then instructed the employee. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three unlabeled chemical spray bottles. After instruction, the PIC labeled two of the bottles and emptied the third. Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cases of packaged food on the floor in the walk-in freezer and a five gallon bucket of meat on the floor in the walk-in cooler. 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

Jul 15, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Confirmed the emailed report was received.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

No detectable chlorine in final rinse of the in-use mechanical dishwasher. Maintain 50-100ppm chlorine. The manager immediately scheduled repair of the unit and staff will use the warewashing sink until the dish machine is repaired and washing/sanitizing correctly. 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.

Apr 3, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed Cleanup of V/F Accidents guidance document.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Candy Tam

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels......Observed nine unlabeled bulk food ingredient containers. Containers labeled at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 11, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Candy Tam

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces.......Observed grease buildup on exhaust baffles. Clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 15, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed Chemical Dispenser and Y-Valve Installations guidance document.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Confirmed the emailed report was received.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Candy Tam

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing......Observed raw chicken thawing in sink of standing water. When thawing TCS food in water, ensure it is completely submerged under cold, running water. The cold water faucet was turned on. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System......At the mop sink faucet, observed a Y-valve (with two hoses) attached downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Also, a spray nozzle was attached at the end of one of the hoses. Remove all shut-off valves downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. The shut-off valves were disconnected at the time of inspection. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......Observed a leak in drainline beneath the three compartment sink. Repair as needed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →