Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala
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8585 Sw Sr 200 Ste 12, Ocala, FL 34481Shanghai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala has compiled a substantial violation record across 22 inspections since 2016, with 159 total violations averaging 7.2 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the pattern of violations is concerning: high-priority violations including improper hand and arm washing, employee health policy failures, improper chemical storage, and allergen awareness gaps have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, particularly in 2023 through 2025. Employee health policy violations, which represent a direct risk of pathogen transmission, have been cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 30 violations including 8 high-priority findings—management awareness, consumer advisory, chemical storage, allergen awareness, and employee health policy violations—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, signaling formal state enforcement consideration. The prior August 2025 inspection also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 24 violations were found. A single clean inspection in October 2024 was followed by a return to repeated high-priority violations in subsequent inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala had?
- Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala find?
- Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 16 violation(s), including 8 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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