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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 dateFebruary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3560330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8997518
DBPR license1622485

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority10 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects at mop sink. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed seasoned chicken wings (53-61F -Ambient Cooling) in deep cover bowls. per operator rinse with hot water then seasoned. Held in cooler overnight. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed seasoned chicken wings (53-61F -Ambient Cooling) in deep cover bowls. per operator rinse with hot water then seasoned. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 10

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by water cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frandy Vertus **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-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**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had meat thermometer. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-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 multiple cooked meats per operator prepared February 22 2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate53B-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. Expired on 03/18/2022 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while slicing peppers **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed whole fish in stainless steal bowl on the floor by three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by rear exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic drinking cups stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooked meats not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork 30F in standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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