REJOICE AFRICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
7812 NW 44 ST, Sunrise, FL, 33351
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce hot held at 94F at cook line. Per operator, sauce cooked 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 177F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 10-06-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with seasoning. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4RepeatCorrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cares with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4RepeatCorrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - 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 meat sauce stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, sauces cooked more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 53B-05-5
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. Employees training with S.E.R.V.E Program expired on 07/19/2022.
Intermediate - 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. Employees training with S.E.R.V.E Program expired on 07/19/2022. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.