New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in New Port Richey average 78, so New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several bags in the reach in refrigerator by the front counter. The operator replaced with food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic glove at the handwashing sink by the front counter. The operator removed the plastic glove. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The handwashing sink by the front counter. The operator placed soap at the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
64
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator moved to other shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in back of kitchen- tray of raw chicken over krab sticks In walk in cooler raw chicken, beef over sauce, operator moved sauce **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken placed in cardboard box, stored in vertical freezer
08B-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table by reach in cooler, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce, salt, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line, operator began to clean. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink , some parts at 66F, explained proper thawing to operator, chicken was moved to bus tub, walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white vertical freezer on back of kitchen- raw chicken on tray over shrimp and beef. In walk in cooler - raw chicken on top of sauces In refrigerator at front of cook line - raw chicken over sauces in drawer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked diced pork held in cardboard box from raw chicken, moved to bus tub. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both sinks have items in them, coffee creamer jug, plastic container, metal table in front of sink, operator removed all **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter by fryer **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues., operator began to clean Cutting board at lift top stained **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table by lift top cooler, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
58
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart- fresh garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved back to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw shrimp and raw chicken over buckets of sauce In vertical freezer in back of kitchen- raw chicken over raw beef, on trays with plastic wrap **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In vertical freezer, pork in grocery bag **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice in soiled Rubbermaid container.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and blade Microwave interior Reach in cooler shelves and interior
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by fryer and steam table
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on steam table, operator moved to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw beef over sauce, shrimp. Operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, pork, in reach in freezer fish in gray grocery bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line, hot water shut off, cold water is 79F, operator turned water on, 98F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Refrigerator handle
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. walk in cooler shelves Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
43
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef over unwashed celery in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in Walmart to go bags in walk in cooler Cooked egg rolls in Walmart to go bags in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and prep table, knife removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen, food removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant.
How does New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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