WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

DRAGON HOT POT

4611 OKEECHOBEE BLVD BAY 108, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
5 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 24454500

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored above flip top cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12A-25-4

Detail 24454503

High Priority - Employee touched face then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands

14-31-5

Detail 24454505

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Clams stored inside garbage bag inside walk in freezer. Operator moved to a plastic container Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24454501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24454499

High Priority - 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 stored above raw beef both products not commercially packaged. Advised operator to stored properly Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24454504

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was washing cloth towels inside hand washing sink by entrance of kitchen area. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24454510

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For all hot items and cold items on buffet area. Emailed form to operator Repeat Violation

02A-01-5

Detail 24454508

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed poster for operator Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24454509

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine Advised operator to change battery

01C-03-4

Detail 24454502

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24454506

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 24454507

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several sauces stored on the floor inside walk in cooler and outside on kitchen area Advised operator to stored at least 6" from the floor

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 2Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24055518

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked fish balls - operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24055515

High Priority - 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. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw squid- overs removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 24055516

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 24055520

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 24055519

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

01C-02-4

Detail 24055512

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31A-11-4

Detail 24055513

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by - server station sink filled with water and towels operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24055511

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure form for time as a public health for beef, chicken, fish and other foods on Buffett station held on time as a public health control. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24055517

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24055510

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-12-4

Detail 24055514

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter in kitchen.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03F-10-5

Detail 23593206

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for food held on four hour time as a public health control at buffet station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23565791

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 23565792

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fishnot commercially packaged stored over bamboo shoots. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: At walk in cooler raw fish stored over cooked pork- operator removed and stored properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23565793

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for food held on four hour time as a public health control at buffet station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23560746

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23560738

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through back door - returned and started preparing food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23560745

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At buffet dinning room server station- 3 small flying insects landing on wall and three compartment sink. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23560739

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over gyozas. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23560737

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fishnot commercially packaged stored over bamboo shoots. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23560744

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At server station- approximately 1 live roach on floor under the ice machine. At dishmachine area - approximately 1 live roach on top of dishmachine. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23560736

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of rubbing alcohol stored over flip top cooler at cookline - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23560741

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23560735

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened 2 days ago- not date marked - operator date marked. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23560742

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At server station- handwash sink with towels inside sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23560740

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for food held on four hour time as a public health control at buffet station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23560734

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer boxes of food stored on floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23560743

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At server station- knife in between prep table and wall- operated removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 22987743

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage- 3 dented cans of hoisin sauce- see stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 22987742

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw pork stored over corn- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-01-4

Detail 22987747

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At buffet carrousel - self service food exposed with no covering/ overhead.

31A-11-4

Detail 22987745

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline hand wash sink - metal cooking strainer inside - operator removed.

05-08-4

Detail 22987744

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

01C-01-4

Detail 22987749

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. At walk in cooler - in shell clams without tag- see stop sale.

03F-10-5

Detail 22987746

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for food on buffet line- emailed form to operator.

41-17-4

Detail 22987748

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow chemical not labeled - operator labeled. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22987741

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer fish stored on floor- operator moved off floor.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22735309

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: At walk in cooler raw squid stored over precooked snow crab legs- operator removed,Admin Complaint Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Raw chicken stored over pre cooked crawfish. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22735308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22719984

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 22719983

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: At walk in cooler raw squid stored over precooked snow crab legs- operator removed,Admin Complaint Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22719985

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22719986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple handwash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22718054

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22718063

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in cooler chilis stored in non food grade/ to-go/ shopping bag- educated operator - employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22718058

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22718061

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22718055

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At long cooler at buffet - Fried fish ball 54-58F- cold holding, beef ball 54-58F - cold holding, pork dumpling 52-56F- cold holding, fish tofu 52-57F- cold holding, red sausage 53-57F- cold holding, cuttlefish balls 54-58F- cold holding, udon noodle 54-58F- cold holding, raw bean sprouts 55-58F- cold holding raw frog leg 50-56F - cold holding, raw swai fish 52-56F- cold holding,raw scallops 53-58F- cold holding, cuddle fish 53-58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22718057

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22718059

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At buffet station - cooked egg noodle 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) beef aorta 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), bbq chicken 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), pork belly 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)squid 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) salmon 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)butter shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)steak 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)marinated beef 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 30 minutes- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22718052

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22718056

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22718053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce and oil on floor throughout walk in cooler and kitchen area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22718060

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple handwash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22718062

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- pork defrosting on counter- operator re over and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22159544

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22159543

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink....all handwashing sink at the establishment.

31B-03-4

Detail 22159540

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink....all handwashing sink at the establishment.

31B-04-4

Detail 22159542

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....all handwashing sink at the establishment.

33-06-4

Detail 22159541

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment....by the handwashing sink.