MONARCA MEXICAN CUISINE AND TEQUILA BAR
3035 S FEDERAL HWY STE 5, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 4079286608
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef above raw salmon, shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021031934 | Jul 7, 2021 | Aug 2, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef above raw salmon, shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.....consome date marked 8/2/26/, black beans 8/4/26, salsa enchiladas 7/30/26 at walk in cooler See stop sale issue. Manager discarded food
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....glass cleaner spray bottle stored next sour mix drink at bar. Manager removed glass cleaner spray bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle. Manager labeled.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.....salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed salmon from package
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink at prep station. Manager provided.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food....avocado with stickers stored with cut lime, cut tomatoes at flip top reach in cooler. Manager removed to wash
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 200 ppm. Advise manager lower ppm 50ppm to 100Ppm. Employee corrected end of the inspection at chlorine 100 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.....cooked ranchers date marked 1/25/26, queso dip date marked 1/31/26, grease date marked 1/23/26 in walk in cooler. See stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.....cooked ranchers date marked 1/25/26, queso dip date marked 1/31/26, grease date marked 1/23/26 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice 122F, fried beans 117F-130F, pulled chicken 122F in steam table being held less than 4 hours. After mixing food get temperature 158F-173F. Employee covered food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...Clorox spray bottle, employee labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice bucket above ice machine. Employee inverted.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.... nacho scoop, ice scoop stored directly stored on the top of the ice machine, nacho machine. Employee properly stored
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...employee food eggplant, pork ribs in reach in cooler without identification. Employee removed food.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed... by the ice machine at server station.
No plan review submitted and approved - removed handwashing sink by ice machine at server station. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 00 ppm. Both dish machine in the premises.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee handled raw salmon and then changed gloves to removed cooked eggplant. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw pork, raw beef above raw shrimp, raw salmon, raw tilapia in tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...glass cleaner spray bottle with stored margarita at bar, employee removed spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed... by the ice machine at server station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No plan review submitted and approved - removed handwashing sink by ice machine at server station. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle at dishwashing area. Employee labeled.
plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination...heavy dust, dirt on the cleaned plates shelf underneath prep table in kitchen.
shelves underneath prep table with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen.
spoon handle in contact with sour cream in reach in cooler. Employee removed spoon.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...use to go condemn container to scoop chicken broth powder, pickle at kitchen. Employee discarded containers.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...multiple scoops stored directly stored on the ice machine, soda line, counter. Employee removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package..... Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed from package.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...chicken broth powder, chicken seasoning powder, chili powder at dry storage shelf. Employee labeled.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to prep table. Manager replaced paper towels
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chicken sauce date marked 7/10/24 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chicken sauce date marked 7/10/24 at walk in cooler.
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....cream cheese 46F, cooked yellow tuna 50F, ceviche 49F in sushi reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.... Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 3:53 pm raw salmon 47F, raw tuna 46F in sushi reach in cooler, fish was prepped 11 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cream cheese 46F, cooked yellow tuna 50F, ceviche 49F in sushi reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.....cheese 44F, ham burger 45F, beef 46 F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 3:53 pm raw salmon 47F, raw tuna 46F in sushi reach in cooler, fish was prepped 11 am. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served....wrong date marked. food not finished yet but date marked 7/17/24. Reviewed date marked procedure with GM by phone.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied... oysters, employee put it back.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection... observed at 3:19 ( callback inspection time ) rice 116F in reach in cooler in deep stacked, tightly closed containers. Took another temperature at 4:13 it was 109F. Employee uncovered food stored separately and replace coldest area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...Operator marked yellow color to identified raw food at time of inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...cooked fish for sushi at sushi reach in cooler. Employee discarded food due to temperature abuse.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade Queso 47°F-52°F, date marked 2 days ago in reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Cheese in deep stacked, tightly closed containers. See stop sale
Dish washer handled soiled plates and utensils and then handled clean plates and utensils, without washing hands. Dish washer washed her hands.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm sanitizer container empty. Operator replaced container 75ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Tuna and raw salmon over lettuce in sushi area. Operator placed raw items underneath lettuce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade Queso 47°F-52°F, date marked 2 days ago in reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Cheese in deep stacked, tightly closed containers.
Time/temperature control for safety Sushi Rice 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 1.5 hours ago. Operator time marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Shrimp thawing inside hand sink. Cook removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna salad, Tuna Rolls, spicy Salmon Roll, Rainbow Roll and Sushi Tacos, advertised on menu, contain raw items that are not identified.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 5 employees involved in food preparation no proof.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager date marking tags.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batterie empty in dish area. Operator replaced batterie, able to dispense paper towels.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator. Operator printed and displayed behind bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in hand sink in prep area. Cook removed and placed in refrigerator.
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