SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT

Name: SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT
Address: 5828 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 342335051, US
Rating: 49.9

5828 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 342335051

License #6802915

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

49.9 Grade F / 100

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October 16, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 6 critical, 5 major, 68 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted walkin cooler shelves.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" gap under rear screen door.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan cover.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 5" hole above three compartment sink.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on top of reach in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and debris on shelves under steam table.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed marked cutting board on reach in cooler at cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed approximately 2" gap under screen door in rear of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor and debris under cooking line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile at rear entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water at 107F. Operator discarded water.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dish machine racks heavily soiled. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves with debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler chicken 47F, Rice 46F. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
[53A-03-7] 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/Observed Ana Nguyen, Tuan Nguyen 7/18/2019 both expired and no other certified manager for operation.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on cutting board on top of reachin cooler .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 2" gap on bottom of rear screen door.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor with grease and debris under cooking equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed multiple cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.Observed sauceson floor in walkin cooler and oil on floor outside walkin cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters. Observed soiled shelves in walkin cooler .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled behind woks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.Observed sauce, onions stored on floor in Walkin Cooler .
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled and sticky door handles on refrigeration handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed Dustin ceiling tiles in kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on Reachin Cooler cutting board top on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 2" gap on rear screen door bottom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors under cooking equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on Walkin Cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed buildup of grease on wall behind woks and cooking equipment on cook line.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed Dishwashing Machine sanitizer chlorine at 0ppm Operator corrected during inspection to 100 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Gave operator printed plan.