Gou Lou Cheong BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
47
Score
Gou Lou Cheong BBQ appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Lauderdale Lakes restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-04-5
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.
22-02-4
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**
14-01-5
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.
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. Observed in season container the handle in contact with seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork in pan not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
64
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar,salt,msg removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single serving soup containers on storeroom floor.
25-05-4
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
23-03-4
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-04-5
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.
03F-10-5
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 with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container or vinegar stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
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.
23-24-4
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
10-07-4
61
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave in kitchen across from walk in cooler.
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gou Lou Cheong BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gou Lou Cheong BBQ on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gou Lou Cheong BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gou Lou Cheong BBQ.
How does Gou Lou Cheong BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?
Gou Lou Cheong BBQ most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.
Has Gou Lou Cheong BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gou Lou Cheong BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gou Lou Cheong BBQ 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.
How often is Gou Lou Cheong BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gou Lou Cheong BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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