Monarca Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Apr 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-101.19// OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD AND RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

3. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD AND RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT FAUCET BETWEEN RINSE AND SANITIZING SINKS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

4. Oct 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVE STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING ROOM AREA NEAR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

5. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS)SOUP,RICE,PORK ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED PORK ETC.)STORED IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2567405 DATED:11/21/2022 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS) #47--NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAINT. #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/10/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

7. Nov 21, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO MOPSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.