MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (48F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The operator discarded beef in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol on prep table in kitchen. The operator removed the bottle of alcohol from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Operator. The operator posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by dishes. The operator removed the dishes from handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Operator. The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink on cook line and women's restroom shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket tire. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair In dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In dishwashing area and cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed ribs in walk-in cooler with wrong date mark. The operator placed correct date on ribs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.