SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
2070 SHEPHERD RD · MULBERRY · Polk County · FL 33860
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by walk in cooler door
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 dry droppings observed in hand sink by 3 compartment sink. 1 dry dropping observed on pipe under 3 compartment sink 15 dry droppings observed by wall next to dry storage 10 dry droppings observed by door next to walk in cooler
Intermediate 8
22-26-4Intermediate – Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained on make table **Repeat Violation**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
53A-03-6Intermediate – 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/
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by to go boxes by kitchen line. Mixer blocking hand sink by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bowl in hand sink by 3 compartment sink
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple tcs foods in walk in cooler
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 13
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Both hand sinks
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On backsplash of cook line
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach observed on storage container with bags in dry storage 5 dead roaches observed by dry storage wall
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several containers of chicken, egg rolls, shrimp, vegetables and sauces **Repeat Violation**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On back wall by water heater
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.