License No. 3903839|Public Food Service Establishment|Hillsborough County, FloridaInspected Jul 22, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record

DRAGON EXPRESS

2101 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612

DRAGON EXPRESS has a mixed inspection record — 24 violations in the past year, including 1 high-priority. Not alarming, but worth knowing before you order. The trailing-year record shows 24 violations, including 1 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Spotty
64.6
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against TAMPA

Scores higher than 33% of the 2196 inspected restaurants in TAMPA on the trailing-year record.

64.6
Lowest scoreCity median · 76.8Highest score
Against Hillsborough County

1 high-priority violation on the trailing-year record — below the Hillsborough County average of 2.0.

This kitchen1
County average2.0
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

12 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Complaint Full
Jul 22, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 11th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 2nd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 9th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 3rd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 12th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 9th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 10th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 11th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Apr 22, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 10th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 5th time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 8th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 11th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 9th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Cleaning equipment
Repeat — 2nd time

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Oct 8, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 7th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 10th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×4
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 10th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×3
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 8th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Mar 26, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 9th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 4th time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Employee health
Repeat — 6th time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 6th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 4th time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 9th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×5
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 9th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×4
Improper thawing

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 8th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Complaint Full
Aug 12, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 8th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 3rd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 3rd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 5th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 8th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 8th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 2nd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 7th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 7th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 7th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Complaint Full
Aug 8, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommended
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 7th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×4
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority×3
Pests & outer openings

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×2
Sewage & wastewater
Repeat — 6th time

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 2nd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 7th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 7th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×3
In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 6th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 6th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Single-service articles
Repeat — 2nd time

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 6th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Routine - Food
Apr 29, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 6th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 6th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 6th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Cleaning equipment

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Apr 17, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 5th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Sewage & wastewater
Repeat — 5th time

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 5th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 5th time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 5th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 5th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 5th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 5th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Garbage & premises
Repeat — 5th time

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 5th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Jan 31, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pending
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 4th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Sewage & wastewater
Repeat — 4th time

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 4th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 4th time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 4th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 4th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 4th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 4th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 4th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Garbage & premises
Repeat — 4th time

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 4th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
Jan 29, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommended
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 3rd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2
Sewage & wastewater
Repeat — 3rd time

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 3rd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 3rd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 3rd time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 3rd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 3rd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 3rd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Garbage & premises
Repeat — 3rd time

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Jan 26, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pending
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×3
Sewage & wastewater
Repeat — 2nd time

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 2nd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 2nd time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×3
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 2nd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 2nd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 2nd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Garbage & premises
Repeat — 2nd time

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Jan 24, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×6
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority×2
Chemicals & toxic substances

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Sewage & wastewater

Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Water source & pressure

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Separation from living areas

Kitchen not fully separated from living or sleeping quarters, or unauthorized people in the kitchen.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3
Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×3
Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Single-service articles

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

Basic
Garbage & premises

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean

Violation categories, explained

14 violations · 10 categories

Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, and all food must be protected during prep, storage, and display. Inspectors treat separation seriously because raw-food drips and splashes carry pathogens onto food that will not be cooked again.

On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 2 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.

† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
Check our work

The inspection record above comes straight from the state's files.

Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 3903839 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.

License on file
3903839
Inspected
Jul 22, 2026
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
Dirty Dish List.

Official inspection data, translated for the people who eat here.

SOURCE: STATE OF FLORIDA
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