REJOICE AFRICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
7812 NW 44 ST, Sunrise FL 33351 · 305-343-4979
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator replenished
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. Observed 1 new employee with no proof of his health responsibility.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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 coleslaw stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, item prepared on 02/22/2026.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling at cookline area in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on floor in storage area.
Feb 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Dec 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. In Hot holding room beside front counter.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door glass front cooler; goat soup (52F - Cold Holding); White rice (53F - Cold Holding); fried rice (55F - Cold Holding); Baked beans (48F - Cold Holding); Plantains (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator all foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs (left overnight to cool as per operator). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass front cooler; goat soup (52F - Cold Holding); White rice (53F - Cold Holding); fried rice (55F - Cold Holding); Baked beans (48F - Cold Holding); Plantains (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator all foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs (left overnight to cool as per operator). See stop sale.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to get hot water at hand wash sink in dining area near entrance to the kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in kitchen next to kitchen stove. Bowl was used to scoop excess oil out of cooked spinach dish on stove. Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. In Hot holding room beside front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of dust build up on multiple vents within the establishment
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to front counter, no soap. Operator restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. As per operator, cooked plantains made more than 24hrs ago not date marked
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in room where food is hot held, damaged. Large hole in ceiling with water dripping inside of a pan placed on floor to catch water.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of monster on top of chest freezer next to clean equipment. Operator removed
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Date marking of multiple frozen cooked foods in chest freezer missing date marking. Per operator food cooked more than 24 hours ago
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above glass front cooler in secondary kitchen missing
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen has build up and accumulation of dust
Food stored on floor. Pot of non TCS vegetables stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Ameri Cooler Employee replaced paper towel
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Ameri Cool Cooler Employee replaced soap
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee mopped up water
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
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.