LA BELLE MONIQUE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
State Road 7
Florida, 33317
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by water cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frandy Vertus Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Not complied Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
10
Basic
8
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while slicing peppers Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole fish in stainless steal bowl on the floor by three compartment sink. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by rear exit door. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic drinking cups stored on the floor at front counter. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooked meats not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork 30F in standing water. Warning
- 35A-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
- 01B-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
- 03D-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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by water cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frandy Vertus 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 for Warning
- 53A-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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher area. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had meat thermometer. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 02C-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
- 53B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No handwashing sign. Admin Complaint
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with cooked meats stored in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, Observed several uncovered containers with cooked meats stored in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, fish temps at 117F and noodle at 138F. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with water dispenser. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, hand wash sink in kitchen block with water dispenser. Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Not complied Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No soap at hand wash sink. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked on various food items cooked more than 24 hours in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: At the time of callback inspection, No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed water dripping from ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with cooked meats stored in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-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
- 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 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
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. No batteries in thermometer. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with water dispenser. Warning
- 53A-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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 02C-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
- 53B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inadvertent Chawanne 03/18/2019-03/18/2022 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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.
- 03D-01-5:High 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-02-6:High 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.
- 14-15-4:High 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-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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-01-6:High 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**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - 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-09-4:Intermediate - 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-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- at handwash sinks in kitchen- operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-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. Inadvertent Chawanne 03/18/2019-03/18/2022 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the 3 compartment sink, chicken was thawing in standing water. The operator turned on the water to thaw under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 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. In the walk in cooler, rice and beans (47-56F - Cooling). The item had been cooling overnight. The item had not been prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High 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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, rice and beans (47-56F - Cooling). The item had been cooling overnight. The item had not been prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
- 53B-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).