Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County

GOU LOU CHEONG BBQ INC

4139 N STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
4 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
Lauderdale Lakes
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 24394810

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24394808

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24394807

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24394806

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 24394812

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Bucket of oil stored on floor . Operator elevated during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24394811

Basic - 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.

02D-01-5

Detail 24394809

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

10-05-5

Detail 24038692

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24038688

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At front counter, three live flies flying around reach in freezers. Operator removed flies. Observed zero flies in area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24038695

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24038696

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 24038693

Intermediate - 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 Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24038697

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. All expired 4/2025 Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24038689

Basic - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24038691

Basic - 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 Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24038694

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, cooked dumplings stored overnight not covered for storage. Discussed with operator to cover store d food. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24038690

Basic - 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. Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23664178

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh ginger in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23664180

Intermediate - 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.

14-01-5

Detail 23664176

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23664181

Basic - 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.

10-01-5

Detail 23664179

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23664177

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork in pan not covered in walk in cooler

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22997766

Intermediate - 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.

14-01-5

Detail 22997763

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container,salt and sugar.

13-04-4

Detail 22997762

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22997767

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic containers of flour and salt stored on floor in rear of kitchen

10-01-5

Detail 22997764

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Detail 22997765

Basic - 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.

25-05-4

Detail 22997768

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on floor in storage area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22997770

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area

02D-01-5

Detail 22997769

Basic - Working containers of food flour,salt msg removed from original container not identified by common name.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

23-24-4

Detail 22677485

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22677481

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22677483

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 22677484

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22677487

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22677480

Basic - 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

25-05-4

Detail 22677486

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single serving soup containers on storeroom floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 22677482

Basic - Working containers of food sugar,salt,msg removed from original container not identified by common name.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22404802

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22404803

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22404804

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22404801

Basic - 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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22404799

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container or vinegar stored on floor in storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 22404800

Basic - 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

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 22084687

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer.

02C-02-5

Detail 22084688

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with no date mark.

53B-14-5

Detail 22084689

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 22084690

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.

35B-01-4

Detail 22084686

Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 21587745

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (80°-85°F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator foods have been hot holding for less than 4 hours. Operator began to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21587746

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21587747

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-08-4

Detail 21587744

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave in kitchen across from walk in cooler.

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-06-4

Detail 20824225

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed though-out the entire main kitchen.

21-09-4

Detail 20824226

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main prep table at walk-in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth.

Oct 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 20599173

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen prep area- observed containers of duck being stored on the floor. Operator removed containers of duck from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-09-4

Detail 20577361

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Front counter service prep line- observed employee preparing ready to eat food to customers with no gloves. Advised operator to have employee wear gloves due to serving different ready to eat proteins and using utensils and no hand washing in between.

03B-01-6

Detail 20577362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table- observed pork stomach and pork ears temperature ranges 125-127°F. Operator immediately reheated items above 165°F and placed on steam table for service. Corrective Action Taken