Dragon Garden
A10665 W Indian School Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03204
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
**Fourth consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed inspection report via phone call with file contact.____________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection on site at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection ***3rd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Residue and food debris buildup found on interior and exterior surfaces of food equipment (i.e. - food prep coolers, rice cookers, etc...).
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Residue and food debris buildup found on structural surfaces of food preparation area (i.e. - floors, walls, and ceilings).
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Jul 29, 2025Routine5 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email: --Legal Process
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Raw, shelled eggs found stored above box of cabbage on shelf in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Recently cooked noodles and chicken found in walk-in cooler in covered plastic containers.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: Chicken and noodles were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Residue and food debris buildup found on interior and exterior surfaces of food equipment (i.e. - food prep coolers).
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Residue and food debris buildup found on structural surfaces of food preparation area (i.e. - floors, walls, and ceilings).
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 14, 2025Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Unauthorized individuals into the food prep, food storage, or warewashing areas; --Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean (i.e. - grill area);--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. -fried rice cooker);Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection on site at time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
Inspector's notes
Partially covered, large, deep containers of cooked chicken and cook beef found in walk-in cooler.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: Food employee began to transfer portions of foods into smaller containers at timeof inspection. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Bag(s) of food found on floor in walk-in freezer.
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Repeat Violation 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Properly store foods to prevent possible contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Inspector's notes
Rice paddle found sitting out of rice in container.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 26, 2024Routine4 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
Various foods found on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Properly store food to prevent possible contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Various wiping cloths found throughout food preparation area.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Properly store wiping cloths between uses. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Cutting board surfaces have scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Residue build up on floor beneath equipment (i.e. -dry storage area.)
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd Consecutive Violation
Aug 29, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
High touch areas (i.e. - door handles of refrigeration equipment) have build up residues.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Residue build up on floor/wall edge throughout food preparation area and beneath equipment and dry storage area.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation
Apr 22, 2024Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection..Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling time & temperatures and Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (i.e. - food prep cooler vs walk-in cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Norma Smith
Core-4-303.11 (A-B), C: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability Unable to locate chemical sanitizer on site. Provide chemical sanitizer (i.e. - chlorine {bleach}) to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Vent grill hood grates and walk-in cooler vent covers have build up of residues. Clean equipment grates at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Heavy residue build up on floor underneath grill equipment. Clean flooring at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 18, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper reheating procedures for hot holding (i.e. - internal temperature of at least 165*F within two hours)--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & AccessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet (Chinese)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Xzu Tao Li
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Frozen chicken found sitting in food preparation sink. Properly thaw frozen foods using approved methods. Approved thawing of food methods include: o thawing foods in refrigeration units; o submerged in cold running water (less than 70* F) of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; o in microwave oven for immediate preparation; o part of the cooking process. such as: Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Foods found stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Properly store foods a minimum of six-inches above floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Frost building up on shared wall surface of walk-in cooler/freezer. Assure wall surface is properly repaired so that unit's temperature are properly regulated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →