Elevation Zero
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Elevation Zero, the earliest from 2022. Elevation Zero was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Cooper City average 74, so Elevation Zero is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued to prepare multiple orders without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with employee and he washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink by entrance to dining room . Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off at hand sink behind front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and flour under prep table in kitchen missing labels. Employee added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on left side door of front counter 3 door cooler falling off/damaged.
14-11-5
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cook line left fliptop lower cooler, mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders 46F - Cold Holding); cooked penne pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler at end of cook line, container of portioned raw smoked salmon above container of diced cooked chicken. Manager inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after cracking raw shell eggs without washing hands first. Reviewed with manager and employee proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets at cookline reading greater than 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line left fliptop lower cooler, mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders 46F - Cold Holding); cooked penne pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on top of lowboy cooler by edge of flattop unit. Employee removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
45
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine not properly calibrated. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Milk with mold-like growth in exterior of bottle cap in reach-in true refrigerator by prep area. Milk has bad spoilage odor. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs on flip top cutting board at 74F ambient temperature. Eggs held less than 2 hours ago . Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Correctiv **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Right Walk in cooler : cooked potatoes (44F); shredded cheese (44F). 2. Left walk in cooler; cooked beans (43-44)milk (43- 44F); cut lettuce (44F) Ambient temperature in walk in coolers at 41F. Per operator door was opened for morning prep. Operator placed foods on ice to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta in left flip top cooler in kitchen cook line. Operator removed and placed in different location. 2. Raw shell eggs over cooked beans in right walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged and corrected placement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict served on take out menu not identified as being served raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Country fried stake on bare shelf inside reach in freezer in cook line. Operator placed inside container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust behind the flat top in cook-line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning in dry storage room. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over clean cooking utensils in prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings ( bag) in prep area. Employee removed and placed in appropriate area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.. Operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on flip top table in kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
22
Aug 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) operator made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm), employee discarded solution, made new sanitizer bucket, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walls and curtains WIF **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working with food removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen area, operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elevation Zero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elevation Zero on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elevation Zero?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elevation Zero.
How does Elevation Zero compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Elevation Zero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Elevation Zero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elevation Zero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elevation Zero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Elevation Zero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elevation Zero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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