Gabose Rest
4991 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619341
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Administrative complaint on Sep 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score64
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed pork in flip top cooler cold held at 44°F. Per operator, pork transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on pork for quick chill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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 pork broth stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, item cooked more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed equipment stored inside hand washing sink.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-Observed container with potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.