MON DESIR RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in kitchen on preparation table - cooked plantains (74F -Cooling ); cooked rice (74F - Cooling. Per operator items were prepared less than 4 hours ago. According to the cooling calculator these items will not meet the cooling parameters of 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Advised operator to reheat the items back to 165F and re start the cooling process. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed in kitchen on preparation table - cooked plantains (74F -Cooling ). Per operator items were prepared less than 4 hours ago. According to the cooling calculator these items will not meet the cooling parameters of 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Advised operator to reheat the items back to 165F and re start the cooling process. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st , 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed establishment license expired since December 1st , 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chemical test kit when using chlorine as the main sanitizer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Water reading 75F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. Hot Water reading 75F Time Extended

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same.Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer in kitchen cover is broken and not attached to hinge. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in kitchen on preparation table - cooked plantains (74F -Cooling ); cooked rice (74F - Cooling. Per operator items were prepared less than 4 hours ago. According to the cooling calculator these items will not meet the cooling parameters of 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Advised operator to reheat the items back to 165F and re start the cooling process. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st , 2025. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. Warning

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. 1.Observed in reach in cooler at cook line , cooked goat (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (46F - Cold Holding). 2. Observed on preparation table in kitchen - pikiliz (74F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in reach in cooler at cook line , cooked goat (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (46F - Cold Holding). 2. Observed on preparation table in kitchen - pikiliz (74F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed establishment cooling cooked plantains (74F -Cooling ); cooked rice (74F - Cooling) on counter in kitchen at room temperature. Educated operator on proper cooling methods . Operator placed in refrigerator to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line . There is another hand wash sink with enough pressure to wash hands at the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line , evidenced by strainer in sink. Operator removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chemical test kit when using chlorine as the main sanitizer. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Water reading 75F. Warning

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen at cook line and at front counter . Water reading 75F. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer in kitchen cover is broken and not attached to hinge. Repeat Violation Warning

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At kitchen, chest freezer door is broken, not attached to hinges. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen prep area, standing water in reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, meat thawing in standing water. Warning

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 Admin Complaint

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Top of freezer chest not attached Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True reach in cooler Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest not attached to hinges Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on the floor next to oven Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored in contact with food in kitchen. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. True 2 door reach in Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box single serve hinges containers stored directly on the floor at front counter. Warning

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy grease buildup on wall behind stove. Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed limes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wicker basket across hand washing stat front counter. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In true reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In true refrigerator. Warning