MON DESIR RESTAURANT
With 7 inspections documented, MON DESIR RESTAURANT maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in LAUDERDALE LAKES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
3413 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529151
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At kitchen, chest freezer door is broken, not attached to hinges. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Same **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913374
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At kitchen, chest freezer door is broken, not attached to hinges. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen prep area, standing water in reach in cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, meat thawing in standing water. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, black beans (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated he does not know how long they've been in refrigerator. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, black beans (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated he does not know how long they've been in refrigerator. See stop sale. At kitchen prep table, cooked peas and rice (96F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding), operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F. Operator placed items onto stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, bottle of degreaserstored on prep table with food. Advised operator of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10807104
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest not attached to hinges Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. True 2 door reach in Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Top of freezer chest not attached Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/26/2025
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True reach in cooler Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest not attached to hinges Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on the floor next to oven Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored in contact with food in kitchen. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. True 2 door reach in Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box single serve hinges containers stored directly on the floor at front counter. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink at front counter very slow draining water Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy grease buildup on wall behind stove. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked goat (71F - Cooling); cooked pork (71F - Cooling) in plastic containers stored out at room temperature. per operator held items left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked goat (71F - Cooling); cooked pork (71F - Cooling) in plastic containers stored out at room temperature. per operator held items left out at room temperature overnight. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked goat (71F - Cooling); cooked pork (71F - Cooling) in plastic containers stored out at room temperature. per operator held items left out at room temperature overnight Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers sugar,corn meal, black beans flour,rice soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Top of freezer chest not attached Warning
Inspection Date: 8/15/2024
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In true reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-08-15: Stephanie Lemark **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In true reach in cooler. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In true refrigerator. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked pork (55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered pans. in true reach in cooler per held in cooler over night.see stop sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whole fish (65F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (65F - Cold Holding) in freezer chest per manager held overnight freezer chest was not plugged in. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked pork (55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered pans. in true reach in cooler per held in cooler over night Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole fish (65F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (65F - Cold Holding) in freezer chest per manager held overnight. see stop sale freezer chest was not plugged in. Observed on prep table cooked turkey (74F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (74F - Cold Holding) on prep table at room temperature per manager remove from cooler held out of temperature less than two hours. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (109-145F - Hot Holding) white rice (125F - Hot Holding) per manager held out of temperature less than three hours. Operator increased heat on steam table.. rechecked 175F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked pork (55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered pans. in true reach in cooler per held in cooler over night. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food bins,rice flour,dried beans,sugar surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed limes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wicker basket across hand washing stat front counter. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477570
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water temperature 80 F in container next to stove. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. True reach in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.