How many health inspections has SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT had?

SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT

8585 SW SR 200 STE 12, Ocala, FL 34481

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT OCALA INC · License: SEA5202358

SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT in Ocala, FL has 20 inspections on record with 132 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Warning Issued

Jan 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jul 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Dec 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT had?: SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at SHANG HAI CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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