NEW SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
6133 SR 54, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-816-8862
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019027558 | May 20, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler is soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the door frame.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The handwashing sink by the front counter. The operator placed soap at the sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters are soiled with grease.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken placed in cardboard box, stored in vertical freezer
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator moved to other shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sinks.
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
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce, salt, moved to shelf
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
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
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked diced pork held in cardboard box from raw chicken, moved to bus tub.
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
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
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
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues., operator began to clean Cutting board at lift top stained
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter by fryer
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice in soiled Rubbermaid container.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In vertical freezer, pork in grocery bag
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and blade Microwave interior Reach in cooler shelves and interior
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned water on.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by fryer and steam table
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, pork, in reach in freezer fish in gray grocery bags
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line
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
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Refrigerator handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. walk in cooler shelves Fan guards in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.