LA BELLE MONIQUE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
937 STATE ROAD 7 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33317
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cookline counter- Cooked Turkey drum sticks 90F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:30 , cooked beef 90F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:30)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 2 hours – see stop sale.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At triple sink/ dishwashing area- approximately 40 small flying insects landing on walls and clean dishes and utensils. At cookline area – approximately 10 small flying insects landing on prep counter and on power cord above cookline.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. At walk in cooler – nonfood grade hoe, depot bucket used to store seasonings- operator placed food in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler – raw shell eggs stored over cans of juice – operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cookline counter- Cooked Turkey drum sticks 90F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:30 , cooked beef 90F at 2:00 ( cooling since 11:30)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 2 hours – see stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter steamtable and hot box- meat patty 104-118F- hot holding, cooked plantain 104-118F, #3 cooked chicken 123-129F- hot holding cooked fish 101-115F- hot holding, cooked beef 115-121F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 2 hours – operator placed to be reheated to 165F. At cookline area- Cooked rice 112-130F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on steam table to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Emailed Big 6 posterto operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by kitchen entrance blocked by containers of water and water dispenser – operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink- at handwash sinks in kitchen- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. Inadvertent Chawanne 03/18/2019-03/18/2022 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's backpacks hung on drying rack for clean cooking utensils.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.