SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT
8585 SW SR 200 STE 12, Ocala FL 34481 · 352.237.6001
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice being stored in Publix container on shelf next to back door.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.
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.
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.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves next to cook line fryer.
Food stored on floor. Noodles stored in plastic container stored on floor across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed noodles on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor behind front counter.
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glove stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed glove during inspection.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager removed cardboard during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Faucet for front counter hand washing sink.
Stored food not covered. Containers of dumplings and chicken stored in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bag covering wings in walk-in-cooler.
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.
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
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining interior of reach in cooler on cookline.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above walk-in-cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles worn on cookline
Food stored on floor. Container of peeled onions stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door screen does not have self closing mechanism connected
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
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service trays and lids stored in back kitchen bathroom
Stored food not covered. Pork and Wontons not covered in reach in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on flip-top make table cutting board.
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
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.
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice ). Manager removed bowl
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in-cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom at front.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil stored on floor next to front hand wash sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door has self closing mechanism disconnected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Three boxes of single service take out trays stored in kitchen bathroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean ware rack
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor around cooking equipment soiled with oil
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled with dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed two trays of beef skewers not covered in reach in freezer. Manager instructed employee to cover
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (flour, rice)
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.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed box of noodles stored in employee rest room in back of kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door with self closing mechanism disconnected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups in employee bathroom in back of kitchen
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
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water.
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.
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