GABOSE REST
4991 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 954.632.0038
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pork stored over dumplings in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored in top shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw pork cold held at 50F and tofu at 49F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator transfer items to walk in freezer for quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used to stored sanitizer buckets.
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/. Manager returns during inspection.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 02/06/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Food stored on floor. -observed containers with meat stored on kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest lid rotted in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation on rust buildup on walk in freezer shelves.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected back to 200ppm
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Food stored uncovered in reach in chest freezer. Bags dumplings left open in reach in freezer. Operator closed
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator placed more sanitizing tabs in bucket
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored outside. At time of arrival, cabbage stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On food containers mound of ice built up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Yellow Gatorade bottle in walk in cooler, not separated from food. Operator removed
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (0ppm - chlorine). Operator remade to a proper 100ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non Food Grade bags used to cover containers of raw beef in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs over ready to eat veggies. Operator inverted.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelving.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by M3 reach in - under no time or temperature control, rice (58F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler approximately 1 hr. Rice returned to cooler to rechill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.