Cooper City, Broward County

GHOST BAR & RESTAURANT

5450 S SR 7 #1-4, Cooper City, FL 33314

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jun 30, 2025
City
Cooper City
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23843996

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23843995

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23843994

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee cover dumpster Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23651043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in handles are broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23647560

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches found on the floor next to the flip top cooler on the cook line 2 live roaches found next to the grill on the cook line 1 live roach found inside low boy cooler under the grill on the cook line 1 live roach found on the floor in the middle of the cook line Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23647558

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink hand wash sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23647559

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in handles are broken.

36-17-5

Detail 23647561

Basic - Floor tiles missing at the cove molding on the cook line.

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22850292

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw scrim and fish over cooked chicken and raw potatoes.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21647792

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs and stored to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21647794

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in 2 drawer cooler in kitchen. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21647791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table in kitchen, Cheese dip ; (120F - Hot Holding) under 2 hours ago, operator moved to stove to reheat above 165F. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21647797

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-13-5

Detail 21647799

Intermediate - 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.

50-09-4

Detail 21647793

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-20-4

Detail 21647796

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21647798

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to stove top to heat above 135F.

08B-47-4

Detail 21647795

Basic - Oil containers not stored at least 6 inches off the floor in dry storage room first floor.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20739998

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On rolling rack in walk in cooler tubes of ground beef above case of butter and bagged cheeses. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20740000

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER - shredded cheese (51F-58F - Cold Holding); cooked pastas (52F-56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (41F-57F - Cold Holding) . Per PIC items in line less than 1.5 hrs. Items split into smaller pans and placed in ice bath and reach in coolers to rechill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20739999

Intermediate - 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/ PIC Evans Vinson Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20740001

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of french fries and shrimp in walk in freezer. Warning

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 20512610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up in top of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20512611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on doors of left fliptop on line damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 20508622

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER- cooked pastas (52°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); alfredo sauce (48°F - Cold Holding); cajun sauce (48°F); LOWER - raw filets (48°F); heavy cream (48°F) Per chef items in unit over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20508619

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER- cooked pastas (52°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); alfredo sauce (48°F - Cold Holding); cajun sauce (48°F); LOWER - raw filets (48°F); heavy cream (48°F) Per chef items in unit over night. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20508616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beside grill cooked ground beef (82-87°F - Hot Holding). Per chef cooked less than 45 minutes. Beef moved to grill to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20508623

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All soda gun nozzles and drains at main bar have mold like/slime buildup. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20508624

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM not on duty at time of inspection. PIC Evans Vinson. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20508620

Intermediate - 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/ Food manager off for the day. PIC Evans Vilson Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20508618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sinks. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20508621

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up in top of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20508617

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on doors of left fliptop on line damaged. Warning