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CHINESE DRAGON
380 CHELSEA ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for CHINESE DRAGON, spanning February 2020 to April 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held failed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 24 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Apr 24, 2026
✕24 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
- Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Jan 13, 2026
✕6 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jun 10, 2025
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 3, 2025
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Sep 19, 2024
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Sep 12, 2024
✕9 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 22, 2023
✓5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 13, 2023
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 25, 2023
–Jul 24, 2023
✓1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 17, 2023
✕1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 13, 2023
✓7 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 3, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 17, 2022
✓8 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 1, 2022
✕8 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 10, 2022
✓5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Jan 25, 2022
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
May 6, 2021
✓9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 29, 2021
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 13, 2020
✓11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Nov 6, 2020
✕11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Feb 10, 2020
✓3 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Feb 3, 2020
✕3 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
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