SHANGHAI'D OF WPB
519 CLEMATIS STREET, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561 714 2382
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables,cut cabbage (71F) over 4 hours see stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021055702 | Oct 25, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at flip top refrigerator raw shrimp above cooked chicken, Operator placed raw shrimp on lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris Observed ice machine with mold-like substance.
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. Observe bowl in seasoned flour container. Operator removed..
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed, parsley above cooked pork in walking cooler.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Observed ice scoop in plastic housing at was solid..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall behind ice machine soiled with dust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe pork defrosting in standing water.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef short ribs (98F - Cooling) at 3:48; cooling since 3:18 - 95F at 4:13; cooked rice (83F - Cooling) at 3:50; cooling since 3:20 - 83F at 4:15 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to move products to freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat Thawing in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed meat from hand wash sink.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw chicken above cooked lobster in reach-in-freezer none commercially packaged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above cooked lobster in walk-in refrigerator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw beef above raw fish in draw refrigerator across from grill. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observe Flip top refrigerator; sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (70F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); dumplings (60F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) cooked duck (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale longer then 4 hour
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe duck at 62F hanging on display. Operator returns to refrigerator and stated that food was there about one hour and use time as public health control in future. 2 ) observed Flip top refrigerator; lobster, cut cabbage,oil and garlic (45-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the refrigerator is brand new and lower temperature also food in refrigerator less then 4 hours. 3) observe Flip top refrigerator; sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (70F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); dumplings (60F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) cooked duck (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale longer then 4 hour
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe outside mop sink at splitter.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wok stations
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at wok stations
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Observe meat in freezer not covered.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw ducks above raw fish. Operator placed raw duck on lower shelf.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe water off at hand sink by woks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in carrot purée. Operator removed.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observe with oyster tags.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observe at cook line hand wash sink.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observe Lowboy refrigerator; cooked rice at 2:25 over 5 hour cooked at 10 am (73F - Cooling). Operator discarded.
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. Observe employee handling dirty dishes with gloves on and without washing hands handling clean dishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables,cut cabbage (71F) over 4 hours see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; pooled egg (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated about a hour and discarded. 2) observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables,cut cabbage (71F) over 4 hours see stop sale
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oyster tags.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observe with oyster tags.
Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at cook line hand sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at cook line hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. I emailed operator correct verbiage and operator printed and posted sign.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observe at cook line hand wash 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.