Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise
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7812 Nw 44 St, Sunrise, FL 33351Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise has accumulated 85 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 6 inspections, improper cooking temperatures in multiple inspections, and management awareness and food contact surface violations documented in recent months. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
Recent inspections show escalating enforcement activity. On December 4, 2025, an inspector issued a warning after documenting 21 violations, including three high-priority findings related to management awareness, correct procedures, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. On February 9, 2026, a single high-priority violation prompted an admin complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 24 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections15 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise last inspected?
- Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise had?
- Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise find?
- Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise ever been shut down?
- No, Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar in Sunrise has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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