Lauderhill, Broward County

GABOSE REST

4991 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
Lauderhill
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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24359408

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pork stored over dumplings in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored in top shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24359405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw pork cold held at 50F and tofu at 49F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator transfer items to walk in freezer for quick chill Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24359410

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used to stored sanitizer buckets.

53A-05-6

Detail 24359402

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager returns during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24359400

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.

02C-02-5

Detail 24359403

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 cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 02/06/2026.

22-20-5

Detail 24359399

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 24359407

Basic - Food stored on floor. -observed containers with meat stored on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24359409

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.

14-36-5

Detail 24359406

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest lid rotted in disrepair.

31B-04-4

Detail 24359404

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.

14-17-4

Detail 24359401

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation on rust buildup on walk in freezer shelves.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-43-4

Detail 24064589

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected back to 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24064592

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. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24064591

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24064590

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored uncovered in reach in chest freezer. Bags dumplings left open in reach in freezer. Operator closed Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-08-4

Detail 23673080

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator placed more sanitizing tabs in bucket Corrective Action Taken

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-42-4

Detail 23328614

Basic - Food stored outside. At time of arrival, cabbage stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23328616

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On food containers mound of ice built up. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23328615

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Yellow Gatorade bottle in walk in cooler, not separated from food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 22839664

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (0ppm - chlorine). Operator remade to a proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22839663

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non Food Grade bags used to cover containers of raw beef in walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 22839660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs over ready to eat veggies. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22839661

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. Poster provided Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22839662

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelving. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 22581160

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22581161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by M3 reach in - under no time or temperature control, rice (58F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler approximately 1 hr. Rice returned to cooler to rechill. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22581158

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 22581162

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 22581159

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Oct 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

22-43-4

Detail 21538185

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm.

08A-20-5

Detail 21538197

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21538188

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed kimchi dated 10/20 in reach in cooler. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21538189

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed kimchi dated 10/20 in reach in cooler. See Stop Sale.

22-02-4

Detail 21538190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen grooved with mold like substance.

31A-11-4

Detail 21538194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to store quaternary ammonium bucket inside sink. Operator removed and stored correctly.

16-37-1

Detail 21538191

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip for quaternary ammonium solution.

02C-02-5

Detail 21538198

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed kimchi in walk in cooler from Saturday 29th not labeled. Operator labeled kimchi Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 21538196

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed female stall in women's bathroom unable to close with broken latch.

23-24-4

Detail 21538193

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with mold like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 21538201

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with dust debris buildup over clean sanitized plates.

40-06-5

Detail 21538200

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cap, aprons stored on shelf with clean sanitized plates. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21538186

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gasket on reach in cooler located at cook line torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 21538192

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

14-69-4

Detail 21538187

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezers and walk in freezer floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21538195

Basic - Observed Working containers of flour and water removed from original container not identified by common name.

25-06-4

Detail 21538199

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go foil containers and Togo containers at the reach in cooler at server aisle not inverted. Operator inverted containers.. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21379531

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to steam dumplings. Operator discarded bag. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 21379529

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium solution at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm.

16-37-1

Detail 21379532

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips for 3 compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.

22-20-5

Detail 21379535

Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin . Operator emptied ice and started to clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21379533

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area and reach in coolers by walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21379530

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of msg on floor. Operator removed bucket off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-13-5

Detail 21379534

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine not protected. Operator placed ice scoop in container Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21379528

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floors, side of fryers under grills in kitchen area with excessive grease build up.

25-06-4

Detail 21379536

Basic - Single-service articles to go containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at server line on top of reach in cooler and beside reach in cooler not inverted. Operator inverted products Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21217694

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oysters (47F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding); squid (47F - Cold Holding); cow fish (47F - Cold Holding) held from overnight in reach in cooler per operator more than 41F. Observed TCS foods dated from July 13th, July 14th held in reach in cooler located at server line greater than 41F. 47F - Cold Holding); egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Still observed egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) potato salad, 47°F, cooked zucchini 47°F Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21217693

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oysters (47F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding); squid (47F - Cold Holding); cow fish (47F - Cold Holding) held from overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Foods not maintaining 41F for more than 4 hours Observed TCS foods dated from July 13th, July 14th held in reach in cooler located at server line greater than 41F. Foods not maintaining 41F for more than 4 hours 47F - Cold Holding); egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Still observed egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) potato salad, 47°F, cooked zucchini 47°F Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21217692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Time Extended

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 23

12A-12-4

Detail 21204382

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee switching from raw meats to preparation of salads without washing hands. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21204372

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hand to pick up romaine leaf lettuce and give to guests as part of meal for consumption. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21204377

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food contact surfaces not being sanitized between raw and and ready to eat surfaces. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21204381

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10-15 live flies flying around front counter area where clean sanitized plates are kept in that station. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21204386

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container to cover romaine lettuce. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21204387

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oysters (47F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding); squid (47F - Cold Holding); cow fish (47F - Cold Holding) held from overnight in reach in cooler per operator more than 41°F. Observed TCS foods dated from July 13th, July 14th held in reach in cooler located at server line greater than 41°F. 47F - Cold Holding); egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21204365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oysters (47F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding); squid (47F - Cold Holding); cow fish (47F - Cold Holding) held from overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Foods not maintaining 41°F for more than 4 hours Observed TCS foods dated from July 13th, July 14th held in reach in cooler located at server line greater than 41°F. Foods not maintaining 41°F for more than 4 hours 47F - Cold Holding); egg plant (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F); cooked red potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); fish cakes (46F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp paste (48F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); kimchi (68F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21204369

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice on shelf being hot held at 88-90°F per operator for particular dish Dolsot Bibimbab per operator for more than 2 hours. Inspector explained to operator rice must be hot held at 135°F. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21204366

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. 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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21204368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible with dirty cups and towels in sink. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21204383

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator showed up for shift Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21204374

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at prep area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21204380

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-08-5

Detail 21204367

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed meat stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21204378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed TCS foods, pork necks, seaweed salad, beef dumplings, bean sprouts, made more than 6 days ago per operator not labeled. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21204373

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at exterior of restaurant close to walk in freezer. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21204370

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cook line. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21204375

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages, personal food in reach in cooler at cook line not segregated from food for public. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21204384

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces and oil stored on floor. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21204371

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer lids with mold build up. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21204385

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at side dishes area along server line. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21204376

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21204379

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of vinegar not labeled at cook line. Warning

Dec 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-03-5

Detail 20753347

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At the cookline- Observed stored on top of the flip top cooler- chef placed in an ice bath. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20753348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink- operator removed slicer blade. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20753342

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20753344

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-11-4

Detail 20753346

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the front line- Jinsung hotbox gasket.

08B-47-4

Detail 20753345

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1) At the cookline- frying oil 2) Walk in cooler- containers of sauce

21-12-4

Detail 20753343

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20355994

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20355997

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. Some certificates expired on January 2021.

22-20-5

Detail 20355996

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned interior. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20355995

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Front line- soy sauce. Repeat Violation