SHAHI ELLIE'S RESTAURANT
12161 SHERIDAN ST, Cooper City FL 33026 · 954.436.1231
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025057001 | Jul 14, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $1,700 |
| 2--2023064272 | Nov 8, 2023 | May 17, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018034758 | Jun 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2016048323 | Oct 12, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing properly. Employee set up 3 Compartment sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked potatoes
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3Compartment sink soiled with grease.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on microwaves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in kitchen area in disrepairs.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored on cartons.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at kitchen in disrepair.
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles damage due to heavy rain.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of True glass door cooler soiled with accumulation of old food residue
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling in disrepair with exposed utilities lines. -Observed water dripping from several sections of ceiling throughout kitchen.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles damage due to heavy rain.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of True glass door cooler soiled with accumulation of old food residue
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling in disrepair with exposed utilities lines. -Observed water dripping from several sections of ceiling throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall next to meat slicer.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front line used to wash utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and front line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Found in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall next to dish washing machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee making sandwich with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta cold held inM3 Turbo air cooler at 44-47F. Per operator, pasta place in unit from yesterday. Pasta did not removed from unit since
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta cold held inM3 Turbo air cooler at 44-47F. Per operator, pasta place in unit from yesterday. Pasta did not removed from unit since. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used handwash sink to wash food containers.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside box containing plastic wrap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed an Co2 tank in storage area not secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to dishwashing machine soiled with accumulation of old food debris.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting ginger for ready to eat with bare hands. Operator wash her hands and used gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw meat stored over cooked beef in True freezer. Operator relocate raw beef.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 1:43 a.m, no date mark on cooked rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, rice cooked at 10:30 a.m. yesterday.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed C02 tank in dry storage not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on dry storage floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside flip top cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored in refrigerator. Rice was cold holding since yesterday.Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
Nov 8, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed employee touch cooked pitta bread with bare hands.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on dish washing machine. -Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings underneath cooking equipment on cookline. -Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink is adjacent to cookline. -Observed 8 rodent droppings in prep area underneath handwash sink. No door or barrier separated these areas. -Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area between double doors refrigerators.
1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. 2. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen area.
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 stored in refrigerator. Per operator, chicken cooked yesterday morning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container with engaging food preparation. Operator discarded at will.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelf next to sandwich bread.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. -Observed employee smoking within engaging in food preparation. Operator discard smoking equipment and wash hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with sugar stored on dry storage floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and chicken stored on kitchen floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed standing water in handwash sink at prep station draining very slowly.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.