How many health inspections has KOSHARI SHACK had?

KOSHARI SHACK has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KOSHARI SHACK ever been shut down?

No, KOSHARI SHACK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KOSHARI SHACK?

The most frequently cited violations at KOSHARI SHACK are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

KOSHARI SHACK

915 MIDDLE RIVER DR STE 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KOSHARI SHACK LLC · License: SEA1613616

KOSHARI SHACK in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 25 inspections on record with 132 total violations (5.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 6, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 35 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

KOSHARI SHACK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KOSHARI SHACK had?: KOSHARI SHACK has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KOSHARI SHACK ever been shut down?: No, KOSHARI SHACK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KOSHARI SHACK?: The most frequently cited violations at KOSHARI SHACK are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: March 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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