Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8101 Old Kings Rd S Unit#5, Jacksonville, FL 32217Casa de Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has operated under the name China Garden from 2018 to 2019 and has accumulated 140 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for lack of restrooms. Fire inspections documented two citations for blocked exits and paths to exits, both occurring under the prior China Garden name in 2018 and 2019. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine, with top recurring violations involving chemical storage, hand washing, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: January 30, 2017 for no restrooms.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017005817 | $400.00 | Jan 30, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Path to in front of emergency exit door blocked by boxes and a stool. Manager removed boxes and stool **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear kitchen door blocked by hand cart & stool
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on January 30, 2017 for no restrooms. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Casa De Monica Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: China Garden (2018-2019).
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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).
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