CHINESE DRAGON
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
June 17, 2025
Address
380 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
65 inspections
31 failures
1 closures
License
License #22804
Last inspected: June 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 17, 2025
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed knives stored between equipment. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces a...
FAIL
June 10, 2025
at 6:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed knives stored between equipment. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces a...
PASS
March 10, 2025
at 6:26 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths store soiled on counters. Store properly in...
FAIL
March 3, 2025
at 4:30 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths store soiled on counters. Store properly in...
PASS
November 23, 2024
at 2:04 AM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 22, 2024
at 4:58 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
PASS
September 19, 2024
at 6:08 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Several food items placed in large plastic container in ambient ...
FAIL
September 12, 2024
at 6:13 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Several food items placed in large plastic container in ambient ...
PASS
November 22, 2023
at 4:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in between equipment / Remove and store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 5...
FAIL
November 13, 2023
at 5:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in between equipment / Remove and store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2023
at 1:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 24, 2023
at 4:01 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Several not in use equipment piled up on the rear. Remove. Clean the area around.
FAIL
July 17, 2023
at 5:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Several not in use equipment piled up on the rear. Remove. Clean the area around.
PASS
January 13, 2023
at 6:53 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice- 50F Chicken fingers 60F Garlic in oil 70F / All out for lunch rush / Moved to refrigeration to cool back down. Discussed keeping a smal...
FAIL
January 3, 2023
at 7:34 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice- 50F Chicken fingers 60F Garlic in oil 70F / All out for lunch rush / Moved to refrigeration to cool back down. Discussed keeping a smal...
PASS
August 17, 2022
at 6:49 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Food handlers are unable to properly wash hands due to both hand sinks not properly set up. | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food handler rinsing hands in the 3 bay sink ...
FAIL
August 1, 2022
at 6:24 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Food handlers are unable to properly wash hands due to both hand sinks not properly set up. | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food handler rinsing hands in the 3 bay sink ...
PASS
February 10, 2022
at 7:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Bean sprouts 58F Chicken fingers 62F Spareribs 51F / several trays and buckets of each sitting out near cookline / PIC instructed to return foo...
FAIL
January 25, 2022
at 7:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Bean sprouts 58F Chicken fingers 62F Spareribs 51F / several trays and buckets of each sitting out near cookline / PIC instructed to return foo...
PASS
May 6, 2021
at 2:48 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper cold holding. Monitor pest activity consistently. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed wet/soiled on cou...
FAIL
April 29, 2021
at 4:00 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper cold holding. Monitor pest activity consistently. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed wet/soiled on cou...
PASS
November 13, 2020
at 4:54 PM
11 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper cooling....
FAIL
November 6, 2020
at 4:14 PM
11 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper cooling....
PASS
February 10, 2020
at 7:35 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken fingers 65F Spareri...
FAIL
February 3, 2020
at 7:14 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken fingers 65F Spareri...
PASS
October 8, 2019
at 6:23 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food handlers are unable to wash hands because the hand sink is blocked with food in basin / Ensure food handlers are washing hands properly | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination ...
FAIL
October 1, 2019
at 5:50 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food handlers are unable to wash hands because the hand sink is blocked with food in basin / Ensure food handlers are washing hands properly | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination ...
PASS
August 22, 2019
at 3:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buckets of chicken stored on floor during prep / Discontinue and ensure food is elevated at least 6" off of floor | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen che...
FAIL
August 13, 2019
at 3:12 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Buckets of chicken stored on floor during prep / Discontinue and ensure food is elevated at least 6" off of floor | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen che...
PASS
December 18, 2018
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers 65F Bonless spareribs 55F Raw shell eggs 60F Chicken wings 59F Sprouts 55F / All left out on counter for lunch service. Discussed keeping 1-2 orders at a time out during the lunch rush and keepin...
FAIL
December 6, 2018
at 7:03 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers 65F Bonless spareribs 55F Raw shell eggs 60F Chicken wings 59F Sprouts 55F / All left out on counter for lunch service. Discussed keeping 1-2 orders at a time out during the lunch rush and keepin...
PASS
March 2, 2018
at 6:28 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for items in containers (ie: flour) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: White rice 67F Boneless spareribs 49F Bean sprouts 58F Egg rolls 50F / All items brought out from refrigeration...
FAIL
February 21, 2018
at 6:50 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for items in containers (ie: flour) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: White rice 67F Boneless spareribs 49F Bean sprouts 58F Egg rolls 50F / All items brought out from refrigeration...
PASS
April 13, 2017
at 3:08 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line-Chicken Wings 60F Chicken Fingers 63F Rice 52F all left in room temperature in large plastic buckets. PIC stated the food had been hour for an hour and moved it to refrigerating units. Maintain all PH...
FAIL
April 6, 2017
at 6:02 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line-Chicken Wings 60F Chicken Fingers 63F Rice 52F all left in room temperature in large plastic buckets. PIC stated the food had been hour for an hour and moved it to refrigerating units. Maintain all PH...
PASS
September 9, 2016
at 4:38 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Refrigerating unit at the prep area with soiled exterior. Clean properly. Shelves at the prep area and near three bay sink soiled. Clean properly. Hand washing sink at the prep area soiled. Clean p...
FAIL
September 2, 2016
at 3:43 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of food left out of temperature st the cooking line. Chicken Wings 62F Chicken Fingers 57F Fried Chicken 55F. PIC stated it has been out less than an hour and placed them back at the refrigerating uni...
FAIL
September 1, 2016
at 3:32 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of food left out of temperature st the cooking line. Chicken Wings 62F Chicken Fingers 57F Fried Chicken 55F. PIC stated it has been out less than an hour and placed them back at the refrigerating uni...
PASS
April 27, 2016
at 4:45 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking line refrigerating unit - Beef 47 Chicken 47F Pork 48F. Unit 47F. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use knifes stored against pipes and walls at the lower level. St...
FAIL
April 20, 2016
at 4:46 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking line refrigerating unit - Beef 47 Chicken 47F Pork 48F. Unit 47F. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use knifes stored against pipes and walls at the lower level. St...
PASS
November 19, 2015
at 5:29 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door real in 2 door reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerators + fr...
FAIL
November 9, 2015
at 4:53 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door real in 2 door reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerators + fr...
PASS
June 18, 2015
at 3:43 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rewove all plastic from vent hood and walls. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer where necessar...
FAIL
June 10, 2015
at 4:07 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rewove all plastic from vent hood and walls. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer where necessar...
PASS
October 16, 2014
at 5:35 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping C...
FAIL
October 9, 2014
at 5:54 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping C...
PASS
February 21, 2014
at 6:12 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tin foil from equipment | 17-...
FAIL
February 13, 2014
at 4:05 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tin foil from equipment | 17-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 28, 2013
at 2:50 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken fingers= 70 degrees F rice= 75 degrees Provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. Products out of temperature were discarded. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: throughout this establishment ke...