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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves and washing hands after touching trash container. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed roasted corn 58F cold hold, cheddar cheese 59F cold hold, raw salmon 60F cold hold, raw bacon 59F cold hold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted corn 58F cold hold, cheddar cheese 59F cold hold, raw salmon 60F cold hold, raw bacon 59F cold hold hold more than 4 hours in reach cooler next to hot holding units at cook line. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. Observed Salsa 50 F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to rinse cup. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Men's restroom near kitchen side. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwash area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line. Educated operator on importance of not having accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and cocoa containers at service station. Educated operator on labeling containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.