LA MONARCA MICHOACANA

LA MONARCA MICHOACANA has 4 health inspections on file for its SEBRING location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 4 reports on file

2934 Sparta Road

Florida, 33870

South Sebring

Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10904276

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer at front counter.
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at the counter.
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler, two packages of raw hot dogs over a container of sour cream and tomatoes, owner moved to different shelf. Corrected On-Site
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 a copy for owner and signed by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed owner had the wrong test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the restroom at the front of restaurant.

2/12/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8742771

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employee restroom. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site

2/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8553462

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service bowls not inverted on storage shelf at front counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peeled oranges stored uncovered in freezer at front counter. Observed ice cream products uncovered in reach in freezer at back storage area. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.observed raw shell eggs stored with fresh tomatoes. Operator discarded tomatoes.

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8549793

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed nuts and granola and coconut not labeled in topping display containers at front counter.
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.