LA MONARCA MINI MARKET
2113,2115 W REYNOLDS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-862-6381
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back dish area blocked by bucket. Employee Moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe roll of aluminum foil stored on hand sink on cook line. Moved
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand sink
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cut tomatoes onto dated in reach in cooler. Pan of cooked chicken and walk-in cooler not dated.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted expired February 1, 2026 and has previous DBA name
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw beef stored over raw green mussels and raw pork in reach in cooler
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back dish area blocked by bucket. Employee Moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe roll of aluminum foil stored on hand sink on cook line. Moved
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate for Juan Castaneda expired on 1-10-2026
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cut tomatoes onto dated in reach in cooler. Pan of cooked chicken and walk-in cooler not dated.
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. All national registry of food safety professionals certificates expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted expired February 1, 2026 and has previous DBA name
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowl of salsa on table in customer dining area not covered Container of Agua Fresca in dining area as well, not adequately protected from cross contamination. Employee moved salsa to back of line and discussed having a dispenser for the Agua Fresca.
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over cut lettuce
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mortar and pestle in front counter : house made green salsa (100F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and placed in cooler and on ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by bus tub of dishes. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef tongue, and cut tomatoes in reach in cooler not dated
Equipment in poor repair. Agua Fresca jug cracked and has large hole towards top of jug
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened electrolyte drink in reach in cooler next to container of cut lettuce.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup around condenser in walk in cooler.
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink shut off on cook line due to blockage. Manager stated plumber is scheduled to come out and fix
Ice buildup around condenser in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at three compartment sink
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged door frame, leading to back of building with visible light coming through
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On cook line across from service line. Observed piping, and hand washing supplies still present
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, rice and peppers in walk in cooler not dated
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damaged door frame, leading to back of building with visible light coming through
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink and hand sink by register blocked with tables. Manager moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to register
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either sink.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine in reach in cooler. Manager removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler on cook line: Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) Discussed moving items to another cooler and icing down product
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink and hand sink by register blocked with tables. Manager moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to register
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either sink.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over whole produce in walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored over whole tomatoes in walk in cooler. Manager moved
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On serving line or dish area. Employee put paper towels at both sinks
Food stored on floor. Container of masa flour on floor by prep area. Manager moved
Dec 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By front counter
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in to go bag in steam well.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots, pans and car fully blocking hand sink by three compartment sink
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By front counter
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.