SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
2344 GRIFFIN RD, Lakeland FL 33810 · 863.853.1740
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 12 live roaches under homemade wooden shelves in dry storage area across from 3-compartment sink, running on floor and up walls, 2 live roaches under wooden shelf holding rice cooker near rear exit, running across floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089063 | Dec 2, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2023022004 | Apr 6, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of beef blocking the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. The container of beef was removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Products inside the walk,in cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed the door.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelf throughout the kitchen.
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of beef under the handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/0/12026
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice on cook line, employee removed bowl from rice.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under, behind and between kitchen equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Observed on shelves at front counter, exterior of kitchen equipment, and on kitchen equipment sides, front, and door handles.
Dec 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler, employee moved raw eggs.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 12 live roaches under homemade wooden shelves in dry storage area across from 3-compartment sink, running on floor and up walls, 2 live roaches under wooden shelf holding rice cooker near rear exit, running across floor
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in sink on cook line, employee removed scrubber.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches behind chest freezer near dry storage shelf
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors and walls behind kitchen equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor on cook line, employee removed oil from floor.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 for pasta in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flip top unit in vegetables, operator removed plastic bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind equipment in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in upright unit on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between equipment, shelves and exterior of food containers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line.
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice and chicken, operator removed bowls.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry storage area near rear exit door and behind equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken in walk in cooler, operator removed from floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in standing water, operator turned on running water to comply.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in container stored over cooked pork in flip top unit, employee moved raw eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic fork and food debris in sink in kitchen near entrance to kitchen, operator cleaned out sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in vegetables in flip top unit, employee removed bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on walk in cooler floor, employee removed sauces from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cookline reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cookline units.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen under and behind equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed shortening on floor on cookline, operator removed shortening from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in all units.
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.