MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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: 8505649

  • 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: 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