MONADA CAFE INC
1 S PALMWAY #103, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 5615120596
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 7 butter packets 70 f with jam and jelly packets. As per manager since 12:00 pm. Current time 4:35 pm. Longer than 4 hours.issued stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025067010 | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen prep area blocked by trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee prep tool and chemical container stored in kitchen handwashing sink.
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanada (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in front display cooler. Per employee, item was moved from back reach in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Employee moved items to neighboring reach in cooler to chill.
Food manager certification expired. Estefania Fajardo expired 10/2/2025. No other food manager certificates provided. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen prep area blocked by trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee prep tool and chemical container stored in kitchen handwashing sink.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Evidence of grease laden vapors on document board stored on wall above fryers in kitchen. Fryers stored on movable plastic cart in kitchen area. No above hood system installed.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Evidence of grease laden vapors on document board stored on wall above fryers in kitchen. Fryers stored on movable plastic cart in kitchen area. No above hood system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner, Estefania Fajardo 10/20/2020. No other manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted. Discussed with operator to print copy of current updated license.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen, container of medicine stored above prep table.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to touch clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Operator washed hands, changed gloves.
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. At front counter reach in cooler, milk (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated refrigerator was mistakenly turned off. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler, milk (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated refrigerator was mistakenly turned off. See stop sale.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored underneath equipment.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 7 butter packets 70 f with jam and jelly packets. As per manager since 12:00 pm. Current time 4:35 pm. Longer than 4 hours.issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 7 butter packets 70 f with jam and jelly packets. As per manager since 12:00 pm. Current time 4:35 pm. Longer than 4 hours.issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 117 f hot holding in the Oven. Explained hot hold at 135 f or hotter. As per manager less than 1 hour. Advised to reheat to 165 f.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream popsicles missing the information.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bread without washing hands. And changing gloves. Employee went to wash hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was at 7:30 for empanadas and pastries in display cooler at front counter. Operator time marked.
No chemical QAC test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths containers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator removed.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's not commercially packaged over commercially packaged wraps in one door white reach in freezer unit next to front door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At flip top cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in freezer chest behind front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle above flip top cooler
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.