Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024
9
Score
Public records show five inspections at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 15, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 27 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited five times.
Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery's latest score of 9 falls below the Lauderhill average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
9
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed box of peppers with mold like growth.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 2 bottles of juice shots with no proof of approved source.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects in kitchen area flying around.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings (51F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, items were in cooler overnight, for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked dumpling with no date marking as per operator, made more than 24 hours as per operator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed juices made on site with no warning label.
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Bowl containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed powdered soap in bowl with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for Derek J.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. No proof for Norma J. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout property.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and plastic water bottles stored on floor, operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler and freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods.
02D-01-5
9
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023 less than 60 days.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Derrick Johnson **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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 container dried peas handle in contact with peas. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed to cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind stove
36-27-5
50
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Derrick Johnson, 8/18/18
53A-03-7
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid broken for container of red beans on food prep table in the kitchen.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and a box of plantain on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in a container of beans touching food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soiled counter tops/ food contact work surfaces.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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, all 24 hrs or more with no date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage bins, rice, sugar, flour, etc. all in need of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on 3 compartment sink. Liver thawing at room temperature. Operator moved under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food. Observed on containers of sugar and flour in kitchen across from 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Apr 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery.
How does Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 9 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around 27 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Above the Rest Restaurant & Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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