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Chinese · Williamsburg
GOLDEN DRAGON health grade & inspection history
394 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
17 latest violation-point score
Most recent represented grade is pending (Jan 8, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 17, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 17, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
GOLDEN DRAGON inspection history
39 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | — | 17 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 8, 2026 | — | 3 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Dec 7, 2025 | — | 56 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Official location
GOLDEN DRAGON on the map
Common questions
GOLDEN DRAGON inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GOLDEN DRAGON?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Jan 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 17 violation points.
When was GOLDEN DRAGON last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 17, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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