What is China Dragon's health inspection score?

China Dragon has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Dragon last inspected?

China Dragon was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Dragon have?

China Dragon has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Dragon safe to eat at?

China Dragon has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Dragon serve?

China Dragon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Dragon

Name: China Dragon
Address: 1737 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 62

1737 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Pilsen

Ranked #310 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1737 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN/CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH CRUMBS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE STAIR LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND DRY THEM OFF ON APRON, SECOND EMPLOYEE DRIED HANDS ON APRON, AND LASTLY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE RINSED HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES WITH FOOD HANDLERS: WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP, WATER, AND DRY WITH AN APPROPRIATE DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWEL). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES WASHING A BIG STRAINER AND A BOWL IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATON ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF FRIED CRAB RANGOONS ON A SPEED RACK AT IMPOPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 86.1F-104.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $65. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF (52.3F-59.2F) ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RAW BEEF INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (52.0F), A CONTAINER OF FRIED CHICKEN (63.0F) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, A CONTAINER OF DICED HAM (55.0F) INSIDE A PREP COOLER, AND 65 EGGS FOUND OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 61.0F-63.9F. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $178 WAS DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. THE SURFACES MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND WERE IN THE CREVICES OF THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN/CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH CRUMBS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE STAIR LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS TCS FOOD OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMP OF 58.9 F AT BACK PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE RACKS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAMES (PINNUTS AND CASHEWS). INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILEABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16 FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 FOUND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS, AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT STATES IT BELONGS TO LANDLORD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 (FRONT PREP UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE STATION), 10 (IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER) AND 30 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BACK OF COOLER BEHIND GRATE. FOUND APPROX. 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 2 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS, AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT STATES IT BELONGS TO LANDLORD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Base deductions−26 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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