China Dragon

6810 Shoppes At Plantation Dr Ste 2, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605770

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
5 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 4 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug102026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitAug 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. 3 ketchup, 3 corn, 2 chestnut cans heavily dented in dishwashing area.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  On back counter, cut cabbage (79°F - Cold Holding) stored for two hours. Spoke with operator regarding food safety and refrigeration, operator placed in reach-in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  In walk-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat sauces. Cook line reach-in cooler raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved beef to proper storage.
  Fixed on the spot
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Raw chicken over raw ground pork in walk-in freezer. Operator moved foods for proper protection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  In walk-in freezer 6 to go bags filled with meats, not food grade. Operator began replacing with food safe bags.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Blockers with buckets in front. Operator cleared for use.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  At back of restaurant. Operator replaced.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic1
- Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  Observed reused jug and can as scoops. Operator discarded
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.