LA MONARCA MINI MARKET

High Priority - 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 Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back dish area blocked by bucket. Employee Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe roll of aluminum foil stored on hand sink on cook line. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate for Juan Castaneda expired on 1-10-2026 Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand sink Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted expired February 1, 2026 and has previous DBA name Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over cut lettuce

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by bus tub of dishes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Agua Fresca jug cracked and has large hole towards top of jug

Basic - 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.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup around condenser in walk in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended