SHANG HAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
2699 NE 35 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34479
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on floor next to mop sink at wall floor juncture, 1 rodent dropping on bottom dry storage shelving, approximately 20 rodent droppings under upright reach-in freezer proximal to walk-in cooler, approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing sink, approximately 55 rodent droppings behind reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink and approximately 3 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gnaw marks on bag of dry jasmine rice. Operator discarded rice. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed operator test chlorine at 200+ in sanitizer bucket; operator added more water after education at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks in food establishment; measured below 100 F°. Operator turned on hot water and measured water at all Hand washing sinks above 100F°. **Corrected On-Site**
05-21-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not readily accessible for use due to dead batteries.
Basic 8
32-21-5Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside for back kitchen door. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink.
32-24-4Basic – Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors for back kitchen door exit.
25-43-4Basic – Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop with food residue build up located next to rice cooker at cook line.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator put on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.