MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
1604 SE 46 ST · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas at cook line.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw hamburger to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-20-4High Priority – Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less more than 24 hrs at cook line. Stop Sale. Operator discarded raw shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked ground beef 123F hot hold, precooked shredded chicken 119F hot hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 135F or above. Operator turned up hot holding unit and reheated time/temperature control for safety foods to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by bottled beverages at bar. Operator switched chemicals to floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at cook line. Educated operator on vacuum breakers. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar. Educated operator on having soap at hand wash sink. Operator replaced batteries. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and food preparers in back food prep area.
14-75-7Basic – Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Hot hold unit at cook line not properly sealing to maintain temperature.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator placed ice scoop in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Back food prep area. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food rice/sugar/beans in dry storage not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at inside bar and Men's restrooms. Educated operator on having hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cool at wait station. Operator switched employee beverage to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath spray table in dishwash area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.