SHAHI ELLIE'S RESTAURANT
12161 SHERIDAN ST · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33026
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024 Operator renewed his license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed palak (45F – Cold Holding); daal (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); mash potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); . As per operator, all items placed in unit from yesterday.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed palak (45F – Cold Holding); daal (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); mash potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); . As per operator, all items placed in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on several cooked TCS food items stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, items cooked for more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
14-21-4Basic – Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles damage due to heavy rain.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of True glass door cooler soiled with accumulation of old food residue
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling in disrepair with exposed utilities lines. -Observed water dripping from several sections of ceiling throughout kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall next to meat slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.