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SHANGHAI RESTAURANT

5161 JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando FL 32839 · 407.851.1178

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808690
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Produce returned to container after preparation. Broccoli.
High priority/08B-27-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menu lining the pan with chicken, located in reach in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with cooked meat, located in the reach in chest freezer. Staff removed items from bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed the form at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Management removed some.
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle on hand sink located next to the triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of Oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the leg of the table located next to the wok.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pot in container of dry rice. Management removed pot.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and ceiling located in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room. To go boxes, plastic cups, and to go bags. Management removed.
Basic/25-18-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green bananas over cooked noodles. Management moved bananas.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cross contamination cooked food in raw chicken box
High priority/01B-12-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with chicken. Management changed bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 over beef in up right reaching freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food grinder
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cart next to stove.
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At dish area
Basic/36-34-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Single use items...cups and other items.
Basic/24-13-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle on sink located next to triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings stored in in raw chicken box. Located in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-19-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cleavers stored between prep table. Management removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Over dry storage
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower prep tables
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw chicken box to store cooked food
Basic/25-32-4
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Basic/35B-13-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the counter of wok station. Management removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredients bin with sugar and other items. Management added names
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. On top of bucket of dry rice. Operator Immediately removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On pork and other items in chest freezers
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
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 over raw beef. In white freezer
High priority/08A-17-6
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. -Cut cabbageout at room temperature for 30 minutes. Advised to add to time plan
High priority/03F-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink. Operator immediately corrected
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid covered in duct tape, gasket torn, exterior rust/seal chipping
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on dry rice container
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all chest freezers and white freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep tables. Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Starch container. Immediately removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in first cooler at cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go bags and containers stored in bathroom. Operator immediately removed
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Plantain over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Starch, and Flour containers. Operator immediately labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
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. Chicken on sheet trays above beef on sheet trays.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soda box cardboard on bottom of table next to fryer.
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents soiled grease build up..
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water hand on hand sink in ware wash area will not turn on.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink in ware wash area.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms employee cutting then washing.
Basic/08B-39-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken placed in raw chicken box.
Basic/25-32-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition. Large wok metal broken off around edges.
Basic/14-12-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef both on sheet trays in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above cooked chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 hose bibs at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Retested at 50ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub in sink in ware wash area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet handle stripped Hand sink in ware wash area.
Basic/29-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil.
Basic/08B-47-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.all freezers chest and upright.
Basic/14-69-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on front counter.
Basic/25-02-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose bibs at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom of prep table.
Basic/14-45-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella on top of can drinks.
Basic/40-06-5
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks at front counter.
Basic/25-02-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4

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.