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SHANGHAI NOBBY'S

10 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-547-2188

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6500703
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024005572Nov 6, 2023Jun 26, 2024$400
5--2022019135Apr 13, 2022Jun 6, 2022$400
5--2019042739Jun 28, 2019Dec 27, 2019$500
5--2017050324Oct 17, 2017Feb 13, 2018$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25
High priority/50-17-3
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed food manager certification for David Wernicke expired 8/7/24 no other food manager certification present.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of current food handler training for bartenders.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid at bar missing label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · License still expired. Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David expired 8/7/2019. Manager Jill expired 8/28/2013.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Operator have exam scheduled for September. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · No proof on site operator says he will email over. Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David expired 8/7/2019. Manager Jill expired 8/28/2013.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Operator have exam scheduled for September. Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Lydia expired 9/22/24.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David expired 8/7/2019. Manager Jill expired 8/28/2013.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Lydia expired 9/22/24.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · License is still expired from 6/1/2022 Admin Complaint
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin behind bar has mold-like substance and debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in front across from bar. No paper towels in men's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler behind bar has rust buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors throughout kitchen soiled with debris buildup.
Basic/36-10-4

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.