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MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492953

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket tire. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair In dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In dishwashing area and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed handwash sink on cook line has hot water, women's restroom does not. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed handwash sink on cook line has hot water, women's restroom does not. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903768

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 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. Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket tire. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair In dishwashing area. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In dishwashing area and cook line. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed ribs in walk-in cooler with wrong date mark. The operator placed correct date on ribs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The operator discarded beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol on prep table in kitchen. The operator removed the bottle of alcohol from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Operator. The operator posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by dishes. The operator removed the dishes from handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Operator. The operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 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. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830646

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door frame in walk in freezer.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one hand wash sink in kitchen with water at 71F.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739145

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front cooler in drink station: milk (49F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gasket on ice cream freezer on cook line.

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514644

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513463

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wet cloth in direct contact with tortilla dough. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on chip container. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved item for proper storage. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler, and soiled handles on bulk rice and pinto beans containers. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag in direct contact with black beans in prep kitchen , and in direct contact with chips in bar area. Also observed non food grade boxes in use in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple items with date marks past 7 days. Items include: Salsa verde, caldo mores, salsa de La Diablo, black beans and refried beans. 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. Observed multiple items with date marks past 7 days. Items include: Salsa verde, caldo mores, salsa de La Diablo, black beans and refried beans. 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. Observed in reach in cooler under counter near drink station : white milk (50F - Cold Holding); ranch (49F - Cold Holding). Items were held in cooler overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under counter near drink station : white milk (50F - Cold Holding); ranch (49F - Cold Holding). Items were held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide stored above spices in prep area. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dessert freezer. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505649

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360480

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled in dry storage room under shelves. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects on shelf in ware washing area. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. Warning