Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

2980 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Overview

Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 93 violations—an average of 4.2 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), hand washing failures, shell stock handling violations, and employee health reporting deficiencies. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 documented 27 violations including 9 high-priority findings and prompted a Warning Issued disposition; a follow-up inspection on January 28, 2026 found 3 remaining violations and was given an extension pending compliance. The March 30, 2026 inspection resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating prior violations were corrected.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
93Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale had?
Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale find?
Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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