ABOVE THE REST RESTAURANT & BAKERY
4080 NW 12 ST, Lauderhill FL 33313
Last inspected Apr 15, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
APR 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects in kitchen area flying around.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021033182 | May 26, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $500 |
| 2--2020005329 | Jan 13, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | $1,320 |
| 2--2018037071 | Jun 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $300 |
| 2--2018025721 | Apr 17, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2018001586 | Dec 19, 2017 | Apr 12, 2018 | $280 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 27 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed box of peppers with mold like growth.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 2 bottles of juice shots with no proof of approved source.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects in kitchen area flying around.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings (51F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, items were in cooler overnight, for more than 4 hours.
Bowl containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed powdered soap in bowl with no label.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed juices made on site with no warning label.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for Derek J.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for Norma J.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked dumpling with no date marking as per operator, made more than 24 hours as per operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout property.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and plastic water bottles stored on floor, operator rearranged for proper storage.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler and freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In beans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and gaskets.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023 less than 60 days.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Derrick Johnson
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed to cook.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container dried peas handle in contact with peas. Operator removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind stove
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Derrick Johnson, 8/18/18
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid broken for container of red beans on food prep table in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and a box of plantain on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in a container of beans touching food. Operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.