Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
18
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant's 18 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
8
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: noodles (45F - Cooling). Manager stated noodles cooked the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: noodles (45F - Cooling). Manager stated noodles cooked the previous day.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began handling broccoli in kitchen without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Egg rolls stored on prep table next to cook line fryers. Manager stated egg rolls placed out at 11:00 am.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Raw shrimp stored over soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager placed shrimp on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice being stored in Publix container on shelf next to back door.
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rang in order on register then proceeded to put chicken in fryer without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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. Cut cabbage stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated cabbage prepared the previous morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles stored in plastic container stored on floor across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed noodles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves next to cook line fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour out of bag stored in front of walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
18
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Febreeze stored on top of reach-in freezer at end of front counter. Manager removed can of Febreeze during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared on 8/17.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glove stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed glove during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager removed cardboard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of dumplings and chicken stored in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Faucet for front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
14-11-5
41
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the corner of the kitchen is difficult to access due to two shelves blocking access.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler cards with Florida Restaurant be Lodging expire in February 2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean ware rack
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor around cooking equipment soiled with oil
36-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice ). Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in-cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom at front.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil stored on floor next to front hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door has self closing mechanism disconnected.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Three boxes of single service take out trays stored in kitchen bathroom
25-05-4
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cracked raw eggs stored in reach in cooler at 51F. Manager advised that eggs had been cracked 30 minutes prior
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 5 trays of eggs stored over 4 buckets of soy sauce in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved eggs **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two trays of beef skewers not covered in reach in freezer . Manager instructed employee to cover **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple trays of chicken and beef in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (flour, rice) **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on dry goods storage rack with single service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed box of noodles stored in employee rest room in back of kitchen.
08B-37-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door with self closing mechanism disconnected.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups in employee bathroom in back of kitchen
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two container with shrimp thawing in standing water. Shrimp temperature was 43F. Manager place shrimp in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( rice, flour ) from original container not identified by common name by the back door. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, above wok, yellow rice 124F (reheated to 166F). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At the prep area, raw chicken above raw beef and Krab Rangoon, employee moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer at the prep area, raw chicken in direct contact with a nonfood grade bag (thank you bags).
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the three compartment sink area, handwash sink blocked by storage racks, manager moved the racks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks no lid no straw on top of reach-in cooler at the cook line, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At the cook line, several employee food plates on prep table and on top of cutting boards, Manager moved all and employee stopped eating. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the front counter area, employee purse on top of soda cans, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the cook line, under wok, oil container on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line with mold like substance
22-16-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant.
How does Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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