Shanghai Nobby's
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Shanghai Nobby's seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Shanghai Nobby's trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: License still expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David expired 8/7/2019. Manager Jill expired 8/28/2013. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Operator have exam scheduled for September. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: No proof on site operator says he will email over. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lydia expired 9/22/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David expired 8/7/2019. Manager Jill expired 8/28/2013. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Operator have exam scheduled for September. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: License is still expired from 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin behind bar has mold-like substance and debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in front across from bar. No paper towels in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's and women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler behind bar has rust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors throughout kitchen soiled with debris buildup.
36-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
50
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From air conditioner in kitchen.
29-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shanghai Nobby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shanghai Nobby's on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Shanghai Nobby's compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Shanghai Nobby's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Shanghai Nobby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shanghai Nobby's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shanghai Nobby's 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 Nobby's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shanghai Nobby's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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