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LA BELLE MONIQUE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

937 STATE ROAD 7 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33317

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738309
DBPR license1622485

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fish (89F – Hot Holding); noodles (105F – Hot Holding). Per operator, both items cooked and placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 177-181F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. No batteries in thermometer. **Warning**

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#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with water dispenser. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

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#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate02C-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 no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooker. Per operator, chicken wings cooked on 10/05/2024. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate53B-05-5

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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/18/2022 **Warning**

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Basic 9

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**

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#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Observed water dripping from ceiling in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**

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#7Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen. **Warning**

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#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Warning**

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#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with cooked meats stored in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.