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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Lucky Dragon Restaurant

1827 Riverside Ave

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Routine

Apr 10, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s notes

Observed meat thawing in the sink without using running water. Thaw using a sink with running warm water.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0515Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

Inspector’s notes

Observed several large containers of flour with cracked lids/handles, using tape to keep them together. Obtain new containers with lids and throw the cracked, broken containers away..

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 27, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1470BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have at least 20-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor: • Where food is provided for consumers • Inside equipment • In utensil storage areas • In warewashing areas • In toilet rooms

Inspector’s notes

Observed no lights in side storage room. Provide at least 20 foot-candles of light.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed cardboard lining shelves and being used on the floor. remove the cardboard and use only the intended shelving material.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the equipment door handles, gaskets heavily soiled with food residue. Clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0505Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Replace equipment or utensils that are not durable or do not retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Inspector’s notes

Observed stainless scrubbies being used on the cook line to clean the wok. Provide and use food grade cleaning equipment.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 24, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed old food debris on the large can opener. Clean after use

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

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