Riverdale, Clayton County

DRAGON CAFE

373 HIGHWAY 138 SW RIVERDALE, GA 30274

Food

Latest score

Dec 29, 2025

City

Riverdale

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No hot water observed at handsink. PIC turned Hot water off. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC turned hot water on to handsink.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food contact surfaces of knives with encrusted residue stored with clean utensils. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight & touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front door open upon arrival. Advised PIC outer openings of the facility shall be protected at all times. COS: Front door was closed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple roaches in kitchen. Last pest control visit was 11-18-25. Facility shall be free of pest. Advised to contact pest control company to ask for retreatment.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed wall shelves and tops of standing equipment and deep fryers with build-up on the sides in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed foods uncovered in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. Advised PIC all food shall be covered at all times to prevent contamination.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shrimp cooling in the reach in cooler tightly wrapped. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Shrimp was loosely covered.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed deep fryers with excessive grease on the sides and underneath in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dry foods stored uncovered near wok stations. Advised PIC all food shall be covered at all times to prevent contamination.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surfaces of bowels, pans, and knives with encrusted residue stored with clean utensils. Also observed the interior of the microwave with buildup on the surfaces. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight & touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed front door open upon arrival. Advised PIC outer openings of the facility shall be protected at all times. COS: Front door was closed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces of the utensil racks in the prep area. Advised PIC all non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several items (chips, chicken containers) stored uncovered in dry food storage area and in the reach in cooler. Advised PIC all foods items shall be covered to protect from contamination. COS: PIC covered the items

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light entry at the back door. Advised PIC outer openings of the facility shall be protected at all times. Advised to place weatherstrip at the back door.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowels stacked with water on the inside. Advised PIC all utensils shall be properly airdried before stacking. COS: Items were stored to properly air dry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler not working properly. (No TCS foods inside) Advised to repair reach in cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces of the utensil racks in the prep area. Advised PIC all non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in a portion of the food prep area. Advised PIC all floors, walls, and ceilings, shall be made of smooth and cleanable materials. Advised to replace tiles.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken stored in fryer basket at 110 degrees. Hot held food must be held at 135 or higher.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soup chips stored uncovered box in dry storage room. Observed multiple food items not properly stored covered for protection. COS owner discarded.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soup chips stored in box that raw chicken received in. Food must be stored in clean and sanitized containers. Food must be stored in food grade containers that are properly cleaned and sanitized.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front door propped open. Doors are to be kept closed and not propped open-must prevent entry of pest. COS PIC closed front door