Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages
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8744 Se 165 Mulberry Ln, The Villages, FL 32162Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages has averaged 12.1 violations per inspection across 24 inspections between January 2023 and February 2026 — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 18 of 24 inspections, with recurring findings including allergen awareness violations in 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 9 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. The facility has received two administrative complaints recommended for enforcement action (April 2024 and August 2024) and one warning issued (April 2025). A complaint-based inspection on February 2, 2026 found 30 violations including high-priority issues with hand washing, time-as-a-control procedures, chemical storage, and allergen awareness; the inspection was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 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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— 3 inspections19 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages last inspected?
- Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages had?
- Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages find?
- Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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