MONARCAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1485B · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 food. Observed trash bag in direct contact with black beans in prep kitchen , and in direct contact with chips in bar area. Also observed non food grade boxes in use in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple items with date marks past 7 days. Items include: Salsa verde, caldo mores, salsa de La Diablo, black beans and refried beans. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple items with date marks past 7 days. Items include: Salsa verde, caldo mores, salsa de La Diablo, black beans and refried beans. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under counter near drink station : white milk (50F – Cold Holding); ranch (49F – Cold Holding). Items were held in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under counter near drink station : white milk (50F – Cold Holding); ranch (49F – Cold Holding). Items were held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide stored above spices in prep area. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dessert freezer. **Warning**
Basic 4
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wet cloth in direct contact with tortilla dough. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on chip container. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler, and soiled handles on bulk rice and pinto beans containers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.