How many health inspections has MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL had?

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?

PROCESS FAILURE: Specialized processes (smoking, curing, fermenting, reduced-oxygen packaging, sprouting) require precise controls to prevent Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin production. Botulism toxin is one of the most lethal substances known — 1 microgram is fatal. Improperly processed vacuum-packed foods, smoked fish, and fermented products have caused deadly outbreaks. Obtain prior approval (variance) from regulatory authority before conducting specialized processes. Develop HACCP plan with: hazard analysis, critical control points, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification, and record keeping. Maintain all required documentation. Train staff on specific process procedures.

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MONARCAS RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA4607187

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Fort Myers, FL has 26 inspections on record with 119 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

119Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 8, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 12, 2021	Fly activity	10:18:00

Inspection History (26)

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 29, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 3, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

How Does This Facility Compare?

MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL had?: MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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