REJOICE AFRICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
dba OLUBUKOLA GBADEBO
About this restaurant
Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar is a 50-seat seating restaurant located at 7812 NW 44 ST in Sunrise, Florida, operated by Olubukola Gbadebo. The restaurant specializes in authentic African cuisine and beverages, and also operates an attached grocery store featuring African products. In addition to standard dining service, the establishment caters to events and party bookings.
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Food Safety Grade
Below average
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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7812 NW 44 ST
SUNRISE, FL 33351 - Phone
- 305-343-4979
- DBPR District
- District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
- County (Region Code)
- Citrus (code 9)
- Seating
- 50 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA1625195
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Dec 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13588858
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Feb 9, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13589569
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 5, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Extension given, pending | ||||||
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Violations Found
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13588569
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 4, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10880559
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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