SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
7431 W ATLANTIC AVE #35, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561.498.3688
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025034429 | Jan 30, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2020009606 | Feb 4, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in triple sink. Discussed with employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap and in an approved handwashing sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in triple sink with no soap. Employee washed hands in an approved handwashing sink with soap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a broken container used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phones stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at back of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks of equipment at cook line. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee crack raw shell eggs with no gloves and then proceeed to touch clean utensils. Advised employee to wash hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked egg rolls not date marked. Operator labeled 7/28/25.
Cooked egg rolls not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer in boiling water. Inspector thermometer: 212F Operator thermometer: 190F
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At base of back screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed Pork in plastic container stored on floor in kitchen, plastic Water bottles stored on floor by register area.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on some walk in cooler shelving
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 2 1 door white reach in freezers on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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+
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+
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced
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+
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white behind cook line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knives to ware washing area and discarded block
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Soup. Walk In Cooler. Employee covered item
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawed at room temperature in 3 Compartment Sink
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.