DRAGON CITY in East Harlem (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025
📍 2234 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Dragon City in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has achieved Grade A on 2 of its 6 total inspections across that period.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
DRAGON CITY in East Harlem (North): Emergency Closures (2)
DRAGON CITY in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Aug 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE P
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispen...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized an...
Oct 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth...
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DRAGON CITY in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DRAGON CITY last inspected?
- DRAGON CITY was last inspected on August 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is DRAGON CITY's current health grade?
- DRAGON CITY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has DRAGON CITY been closed by NYC Health?
- DRAGON CITY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has DRAGON CITY had?
- DRAGON CITY has 6 health inspections on record from October 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DRAGON CITY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DRAGON CITY was 53 points on May 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.