SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT
5828 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · (941)378-5585
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.Gave operator printed plan.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5" hole in ceiling tile over triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen and soiled vent in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2 " gap in rear screen door.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and accumulation of debris under cooking equipment on cook line.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed grease buildup between equipment on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler pitted.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled handles on refrigerator freezer stand up unit on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over utility sink in kitchen with black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1-2" gap at rear screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor under cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed approximate 5" round hole in ceiling tile over utility sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler pitted.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave and refrigerator handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in reach in cooler top cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed approximate 2" gap at bottom of back screen door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tiles at rear entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease and carbon on walls around woks and fryers. Observed dish racks soiled with debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled and pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed marked cutting board on reach in cooler at cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed approximately 2" gap under screen door in rear of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor and debris under cooking line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile at rear entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dish machine racks heavily soiled. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves with debris.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler chicken 47F, Rice 46F. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Ana Nguyen, Tuan Nguyen 7/18/2019 both expired and no other certified manager for operation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed marked cutting board on reach in cooler at cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed approximately 2" gap under screen door in rear of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor and debris under cooking line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile at rear entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water at 107F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dish machine racks heavily soiled. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves with debris.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on cutting board on top of reachin cooler.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 2" gap on bottom of rear screen door.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor with grease and debris under cooking equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed multiple cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed sauceson floor in walkin cooler and oil on floor outside walkin cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters. Observed soiled shelves in walkin cooler.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled behind woks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed Dishwashing Machine sanitizer chlorine at 0ppm Operator corrected during inspection to 100 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.Gave operator printed plan.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled and sticky door handles on refrigeration handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed Dustin ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on Reachin Cooler cutting board top on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 2" gap on rear screen door bottom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors under cooking equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed sauce, onions stored on floor in Walkin Cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on Walkin Cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed buildup of grease on wall behind woks and cooking equipment on cook line.
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.