Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed error while operator payed for license **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed same. Employee's with expired certificates are in process of getting new ones. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In Hot holding room beside front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
74
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to front counter, no soap. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. As per operator, cooked plantains made more than 24hrs ago not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of monster on top of chest freezer next to clean equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in room where food is hot held, damaged. Large hole in ceiling with water dripping inside of a pan placed on floor to catch water.
36-32-5
74
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Date marking of multiple frozen cooked foods in chest freezer missing date marking. Per operator food cooked more than 24 hours ago
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of non TCS vegetables stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen has build up and accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above glass front cooler in secondary kitchen missing
36-36-4
78
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Ameri Cooler Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Ameri Cool Cooler Employee replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee mopped up water **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked stew cooked okra made from 4/11/23 in the morning 9am not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked red stew bell peppers made with onions and tomatoes. Operator remove container from stew **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food , handle directly in cooked okra.. Operator removed scoop .from cooked okra **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed and discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of rice, cassava flour, grind dry melon seed, sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
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 handle of scoop directly touching melon seed, cassava flour and rice in closed container. Operator removed and stored upright correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
50
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
18
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar.
How does Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar 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 Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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