SHAHS OF KABOB COOPER CITY
8616 GRIFFIN RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · 7863762711
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. License paid online during inspection. Validation #238818464
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021005152 | Dec 9, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, containers of raw ground beef over cases of bottled yogurt beverages. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw ground beef over cases of tomatoes. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, tray of raw ground beef above tray of falafel mix. Manager rearranged for proper separation. 2) In walk in cooler, containers of raw ground beef above containers of hummus and bottled beverages. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed of knife and spatula in front counter hand sink. Advised employee to keep extra clean utensils on hand and send all dirty to kitchen.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Atosa reach in cooler, portioned soups received from commissary kitchen missing date marked. Advised manager to contact and discuss with commissary proper date marking before distribution.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk salt and bulk pepper containers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing foods.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back door damaged - visible gaps present.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device over clean glassware at front counter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at kitchen fliptop unit ready for use still have stickers attached.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt on back prep table not labeled.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, container of prepped raw beef on shelf above containers of sauces. 2) In main fliptop lower cooler, container of raw prepared ground beef balls above container of falafel mix. Employee rearranged all items got proper separation.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded hose bibs at mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager: Rodrigo Delgado Person in Charge: Maricellys Castrillo
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned food items in reach in cooler and freezer received from commissary kitchen with no date of production. Advised person in charge to contact to start marking.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut Avocados with stickers still on them at front fliptop unit. Employee removed stickers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, 2 bins of raw marinated chicken above bins of washed lemons and peppers. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both threaded hose bibbs at mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries in probe thermometer dead.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink not labeled. Manager labeled as water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on back prep table by ice machine not labeled. Manager labeled.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present in dry storage shelf in kitchen. See stop sale. 1.Can with Garbanzo beans. 2.Can of Cooked kernel corn.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. License paid online during inspection. Validation #238818464
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on the left faucet.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser)not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men restroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in ware washing area.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooed #2 chopped lettuce (45F cold holding )overnight inside flip top cooler per cook. Observed container with chopped lettuce on top another container. Operator discarded. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooed #2 chopped lettuce (45F cold holding )overnight inside flip top cooler per cook. Observed container with chopped lettuce on top another container. Operator discarded, see stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing one vacuum breaker on the left side.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area and at front counter. Operator provided.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hired less than 60 day ago. Operator signed employee reporting agreement during inspection.
1.Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/ broke in men rust room. 2. Entrance door in disrepair, door not closing by itself.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in true freezer by entrance door to kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers opposite grill.
Shelf under table opposite 3 compartment sink with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles ( bowls ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator removed
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.