Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City
Last inspected:
12161 Sheridan St, Cooper City, FL 33026Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has accumulated 543 violations across 50 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.9 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. State records show one fire safety violation from when the location operated as Ellie's Desi Kitchen in 2015, citing a blocked exit. The restaurant has faced five disciplinary actions totaling $4,300 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,700. Recent inspections show a pattern of repeated compliance issues: administrative complaints recommended in December 2021, April 2022, December 2022, July 2025, and October 2025, with callback inspections the following days each time.
Most recent closure: November 7, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
10.9
violations / inspection
10.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Emergency Closure History (3)
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $4,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025057001 | $1,700.00 | Jul 14, 2025 | Panama City Beach | |
| 2--2023064272 | $400.00 | Nov 8, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020006078 | $1,400.00 | Jan 17, 2020 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2018034758 | $400.00 | Jun 22, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 2--2016048323 | $400.00 | Oct 12, 2016 | Tampa |
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (50)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections46 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections41 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections60 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections71 violations · 49 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City last inspected?
- Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City last shut down?
- Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City was last shut down on November 7, 2023 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 Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City had?
- Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has had 50 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City find?
- Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City been fined?
- Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City has been fined a total of $4,300.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Shahi Ellie's Restaurant in Cooper City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Ellie's Desi Kitchen (2015).
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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).
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