DRAGON GATE AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: DRAGON GATE AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 11232 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33026, US
Rating: 88.2

11232 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

License #1615067

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88.2 Grade B / 100

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DRAGON GATE AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT in PEMBROKE PINES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 8 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 15, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork a cooked pork ribs in Walk In Cooler not date marked. Employee labeled and date marked container
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs being thawed in standing water Employee placed under running water
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, egg rolls in Walk In Cooler not covered Employee covered foods
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser in food prep room unable to dispense paper towel Operator replaced batteries
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in same container as cooked chicken Employee removed raw pork
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop and ladles stored in standing water Employee removed raw utensils

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several in-use wet wiping cloths at cook line not stored in sanitizer solution.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employees using his cellphone with gloves while engaging in food preparation. After brief education, employees then changed gloves and wash hands.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on all cooked food stored in walk in cooler. Per operator items cooked more than 24 hours.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal foods stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date marked on cooked pork transfer from walk in freezer more than 24 hours.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and prep table.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that some employees were informed of their health responsibilities.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. -Observed containers with cut lettuce and peppers stored in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oils stored on kitchen floor.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed vegetables stored over cut pepper in walk in cooler. Operator removed cut peppers and stored properly.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwashing station block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container.

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