To investigate the pesticide residues in commercial vegetables in Qingdao and find food safety hazards timely , as well as to provide theoretical basis for the government to carry out effective supervison. Methods From 2010 to 2011,5 228 vegetable samples were collected and detected in Qingdao. The samples were evaluated according to the maximum residue limits for pesticides in food (GB 2763-2014). Results The detection rate of all pesticide residues was 24.77%, and substandard rate was 15.57%. Of all the vegetables detected , the detection and substandard rate of pesticide in allium vegetables were the highest, then were those of the greens. The rank of detection and substandard rates of all pesticides was as follows:pyrethroid>organophosphorus pesticide>organo-chlorine pesticide>carbamates pesticide. The main substandard pesticides were cypermethrin (3.18%), chlorothalonil (2.54%), chlorpyrifos (2.16%) and carbofuran (1.80%). The detection rate of multiple pesticides was 5.87% and the substandard rate was 4.65%. The detection and the substandard rate of pesticide in the forth-quarter were highest, 42.05% and 20.62% respectively. Conclusion On the large sphere, pesticide residue rates in commercial vegetables in Qingdao were up to the standard, but some problems still existing. Thus, in order to ensure the safety of vegetable intake, more effective measures should be taken.