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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch raw beef and ground beef , then touch sandwich bread without changing gloves and wash his hands. After brief education, chef then change his gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw burger patties cold held in flip top cooler at 46F and steak 47F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
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**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof available at the time of inspection.
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 cooked chicken and beef stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked and stored in unit from yesterday more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on microwaves.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in kitchen area in disrepairs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on prep table next to sandwich bread.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored on cartons. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at kitchen in disrepair.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:04 AM.
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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.