GOU LOU CHEONG BBQ INC
4139 N STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found At front counter, three live flies flying around reach in freezers. Operator removed flies. Observed zero flies in area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026029423 | Feb 24, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink operator washing and rinsing dishes without the sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up triple sink and sanitize all dishes that was washed. Operator set up triple sink reading chlorine 100 ppm and sanitized dishes during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on top of ginger roots. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator place raw shell eggs to the lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer, raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork not properly separated in walk in cooler. Cooler is packed and in disarray. Operator began re organizing cooler during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed items on time, Crispy pork, roasted duck, honey roasted pork, honey roasted pork, chicken, cooked cabbage, rice cake, sticky rice, steamed buns, fried dumplings not time stamped. Per operator items were out for approximately one hour. Operator time stamped items during the inspection.
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Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Bucket of oil stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the walk in cooler across street from establishment, floor is soiled food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen, salt, sugar and msg removed from its original packaging not properly labeled. Operator labeled during the inspection.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, standing water 80°F with utensils. Discussed with operator if they want standing water it needs to be 135°F or higher. Operator discarded water
Live, small flying insects found At front counter, three live flies flying around reach in freezers. Operator removed flies. Observed zero flies in area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler in kitchen, raw shell eggs stored on top of ginger roots. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator put time marks on all items held on time as a public health health control.
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. Emailed to operator
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. All expired 4/2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, employee shirt hanging from racks where ducks are being prepared. Operator removed item
Food stored on floor. In storage area, multiple boxes of canned food, dried seasonings and to go containers store pd on floor. Discussed with operator that food and to go products need to be 6 inches off the floor
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, cooked dumplings stored overnight not covered for storage. Discussed with operator to cover store d food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage area by back door, salt and flour removed from original package not labeled with common name.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh ginger in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry rub container soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. Observed boxes or vinegar on the floor in storage area.
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 season container the handle in contact with seasoning. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork in pan not covered in walk in cooler
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry rub containers soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container,salt and sugar.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic containers of flour and salt stored on floor in rear of kitchen
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 dry rub container the handles in contact with dry rub.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in freezer and cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on floor in storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area
Working containers of food flour,salt msg removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment walk in cooler and freezer door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf with clean equipment over three compartment sink.Employee removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler and freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single serving soup containers on storeroom floor.
Working containers of food sugar,salt,msg removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fresh ginger in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had items on time could not find time sheet Emailed operator new form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with no date mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler and freezer door handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container or vinegar stored on floor in storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 77F
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.