SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT
Based on 6 health inspections, SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT in OCALA has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
8585 SW SR 200 STE 12
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935038
- 14-05-4: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4: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
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of dumplings and chicken stored in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
- 08A-17-6: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
- 41-10-4: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 31A-11-4: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
- 02C-02-5: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.
Inspection Date: 3/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869987
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice, flour and sugar ). Manager removed bowls Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining interior of reach in cooler on cookline.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles worn on cookline
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of peeled onions stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of front counter hand wash sink has accumulation of mold like substance. Vent filters above grill soiled with grease. Door handles to reach in freezer soiled with food particles.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door screen does not have self closing mechanism connected Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use raw shelled egg carton trays in direct contact and used to cover cut vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Manager removed egg carton trays
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service trays and lids stored in back kitchen bathroom Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork and Wontons not covered in reach in freezer
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on flip-top make table cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bag covering wings in walk-in-cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bags of portioned raw shrimp stored above bags of portioned cook pork in reach in freezer. Manager placed raw shrimp on bottom of reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869697
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727224
- 14-01-5: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in-cooler
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom at front.
- 14-09-4: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.
- 40-06-5: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.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil stored on floor next to front hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door has self closing mechanism disconnected.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Three boxes of single service take out trays stored in kitchen bathroom
- 42-01-4: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
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean ware rack
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor around cooking equipment soiled with oil
- 22-02-4: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.
- 31A-09-4: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.
- 53B-05-5: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
Inspection Date: 1/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510914
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled with dust.
- 08B-12-5: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**
- 42-01-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 03A-02-5: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
Inspection Date: 9/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348988
- 14-01-5: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
- 40-06-5: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
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed box of noodles stored in employee rest room in back of kitchen.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door with self closing mechanism disconnected.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups in employee bathroom in back of kitchen
- 06-01-5: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**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water.
- 02D-01-5: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
- 02C-02-5: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.