Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Shanghai Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over sauce at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rehydrated black beans (75F - Hot Holding) Observed on crash cart at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer in boiling water. Inspector thermometer: 212F Operator thermometer: 190F
05-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At base of back screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Pork in plastic container stored on floor in kitchen, plastic Water bottles stored on floor by register area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on some walk in cooler shelving
14-45-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Won ton strips stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator relocated won ton strips **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 2 1 door white reach in freezers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 72F-78F throughout. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment. Operator reset water heater and retemped at 100F+ **Corrected On-Site**
27-25-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 72F-78F throughout. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment. Operator reset water heater and retemped at 100F+ **Corrected On-Site**
27-24-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 72F-78F throughout. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment. Operator reset water heater and retemped at 100F+ **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white behind cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink
29-20-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knives to ware washing area and discarded block **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
47
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soup. Walk In Cooler. Employee covered item **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawed at room temperature in 3 Compartment Sink
06-01-5
67
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching cooked Dumplings
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rest room
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Hand sanitizer. Manager removed item from Hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink.
16-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions Manager placed onions on palette **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Kenmore Freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface of Stove
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shanghai Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant.
How does Shanghai Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Shanghai Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 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 Shanghai Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shanghai Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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