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CASA MONARCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND TEQUILA BAR

2980 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854483

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop cooked rice Operator removed ite Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of black bean located in dry storage Operator placed on pallet Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep table Operator trolley Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains purple liquid identified as degreaser Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774860

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking water from open glass container
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed buckets on bottom shelf of prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 130F. Steam Table
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store scrubbers Hand wash sink next to soda fountain. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617605

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at two bar hand washing sinks.
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496803

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Sanitizer bucket Manager removed bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Mens room

Inspection Date: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496513

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373993

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic scoop submerged in Enchilada sauce in walk in cooler - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open bottle from from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - salsa de burro, Red salsa, Green salsa and enchilada sauce all dated 09/01. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken then touched salt shaker and handled spatula-operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. COOLING - raw shrimp (50F - Cooling) 1:45pm cooling since 9:30am operator stated soaked shrimp in room temperature water and put into hot line drawer more than 4 hours - see stop sale. 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. COOLING - raw shrimp (50F - Cooling) 1:45pm cooling since 9:30am operator stated soaked shrimp in room temperature water and put into hot line drawer more than 4 hours - see stop sale. 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. Hot Bain Marie - shredded beef (127F - Hot Holding); sauce verde (125F - Hot Holding); chili sauce (125F) held under 2 hours - operator to stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink - bucket inside - operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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/ five employees working at time of inspection. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from server station - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer to check cold holding. Warning