Shanks Bar

9588 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Shanks Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Cooper City restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager sent photo of license via text message **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side on shelf above hand washing sink in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-03-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shanks Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shanks Bar on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Shanks Bar compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?

Shanks Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 74.

Has Shanks Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shanks Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shanks Bar 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 Shanks Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shanks Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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