How many restaurants are in Cooper City?

Cooper City, Florida has 76 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cooper City?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Cooper City is 84.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Cooper City?

The most frequently cited violations in Cooper City are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cooper City?

McDonalds has the most locations in Cooper City with 2 establishments.

How does Cooper City compare to the Florida state average?

Cooper City has a pass rate of 84.2%, which is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Cooper City?

Food establishments in Cooper City have an average of 14.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Cooper City been assessed?

Food establishments in Cooper City have been assessed $27,680 in fines across 58 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $477 and the largest single fine was $1,700.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Cooper City restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Cooper City. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cooper City inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cooper City, Florida has 21 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 40 inspections on record.

Cooper City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Cooper City Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Cooper City, Florida has 76 food establishments with 1,109 inspections on record. The pass rate is 84.2%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,700 assessed to Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City on November 18, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

76Facilities

1,109Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

84.2%Pass Rate

5.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant	50	543	3
South China Restaurant	42	350	2
Abby's	34	366	1
Steve's Pizza	30	289	1
A Taste of the City Cafe	34	194	1

Cooper City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cooper City 84.2% Pass Rate 84.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Cooper City 5.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Cooper City 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Cooper City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 1	Wendy's #02077	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Melting Pot Cooper City	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	Marco's Pizza	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	Taj Indian Grill	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 17	Charley's Philly Steaks	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 14	Melting Pot Cooper City	6 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

Cooper City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	15,214
08	Proper hand/arm washing	12,619
31	Clean multi-use utensils	9,097
22	Consumer advisory	8,861
53	Outer openings protected	8,588

Cooper City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

58Actions on Record

$27,680Total Fines

$477Avg Fine

$1,700Largest Fine

24Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 18, 2025	Shahi Ellie's Restaurant	$1,700	2--2025057001
Jan 22, 2026	#1 Wok INC of Cc	$440	2--2026000986
Apr 27, 2026	Origen	$400	2--2026021548
Jan 13, 2026	Joe's Old School Pizza	$360	2--2025088095
Jan 5, 2026	Tin Cup Sports Bar and Grill	$200	2--2025083338
Jan 14, 2026	Firefly Restaurant	$200	2--2025089513
Jan 29, 2026	Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders	$200	2--2025090841
Oct 14, 2025	Vienna Cafe and Bistro	$200	2--2025068068

Cooper City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

11Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	13
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Cooking without hood suppression	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Cooper City Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Cooper City has 21 FDACS-regulated facilities with 40 inspections on record.

21Retail Facilities

40FDACS Inspections

Cooper City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	9
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	8
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	5
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	5
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	4

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Cooper City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Smoothie King	1	11	350
Subway	1	27	304

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Cooper City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	2	141	0
Subway	2	138	0
Burger King	1	33	0
First Watch	1	15	0
Tijuana Flats	1	121	0
Dunkin	1	56	0
Marcos Pizza	1	19	0
Culvers	1	37	0
Kfc	1	77	0
Pollo Tropical	1	94	1

Cooper City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Cooper City?: Cooper City, Florida has 76 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cooper City?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Cooper City is 84.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Cooper City?: The most frequently cited violations in Cooper City are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cooper City?: McDonalds has the most locations in Cooper City with 2 establishments.
How does Cooper City compare to the Florida state average?: Cooper City has a pass rate of 84.2%, which is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cooper City?: Food establishments in Cooper City have an average of 14.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Cooper City been assessed?: Food establishments in Cooper City have been assessed $27,680 in fines across 58 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $477 and the largest single fine was $1,700.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Cooper City restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Cooper City. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cooper City inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Cooper City, Florida has 21 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 40 inspections on record.

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Cooper City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Cooper City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cooper City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Cooper City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Cooper City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Cooper City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Cooper City Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Cooper City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Cooper City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Cooper City: Notable Restaurants

Shahi Ellie's Restaurant

South China Restaurant

Abby's

Origen

Wendy's #02077

Melting Pot Cooper City

Cooper City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Cooper City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Cooper City Restaurants & Food Establishments (75)