A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City
Last inspected:
9940 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City has accumulated 194 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Inspectors have documented recurring violations for proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting. The cafe has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $2,400 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $800.
Most recent closure: February 15, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City: Emergency Closure History (1)
A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023071093 | $400.00 | Dec 8, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019058658 | $600.00 | Nov 13, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018009177 | $800.00 | Feb 16, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017054622 | $200.00 | Nov 1, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City last inspected?
- A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City last shut down?
- A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City was last shut down on February 15, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City?
- The most frequently cited violations at A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City had?
- A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City find?
- A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City ever been shut down?
- Yes, A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City been fined?
- A Taste of the City Cafe in Cooper City has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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