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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Carton of eggs stored over salsa in walk in cooler, the operator relocated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (53F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding) on front line. The operator relocated items to the walk in cooler, states reach in cooler lid had been open during lunch rush. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on cook line used to store washcloths.
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed citrus squeezer coating peeling.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at host station and on bus cart.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, change date 10/24.
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Margarita drink mix in buckets stored on floor of dry storage, the operator relocated the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed spoon handle in salt at prep area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of rice made today with date marking for pork. The operator correctly labeled rice. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – One out of four Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near beverage walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.