Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2023
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Across the available record, Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 19, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Apr 10, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: : FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Apr 8, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, MAINTENANCE STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED INSIDE A WHITE BUCKET WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 59
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER BELOW THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTS AND PANS, SHELVES, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS OR COVERINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN, CUT TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, MAINTENANCE STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED INSIDE A WHITE BUCKET WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINER BELOW THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTS AND PANS, SHELVES, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES, CRATES, AND GARBAGE NEAR THE BACK DOOR EXIT AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, PLACE GARBAGE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPMENT WITH MOLD INSIDE, PERSONAL ITEMS, BIKES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS OR COVERINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN
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May 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IN FRONT PREP AND BAR AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT, REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ACROSS FROM BAR AND OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 29, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENT COVER IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CONDENSE TUBE FROM THE COOLER INSIDE THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REROUTE TO DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7 on file is from Dec 19, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7.
Has Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monarca P.L.A.C.E .7 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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