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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties (46F – Cold Holding); steak (44F – Cold Holding).Per operator, both items placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed both items on ice bath for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front line used to wash utensils.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and front line.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 more than 24 hours.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Found in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall next to dish washing machine.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:15 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.