Monarch & Lion
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
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Public records show four inspections at Monarch & Lion stretching back to 2023. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Monarch & Lion on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 10 PPM. FOOD EMPLOYEE OBSERVED ACTIVELY USING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE MISSING DATE IN WHICH LAST OF THE SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS HAVE THE DATE IN WHICH THE LAST OF THAT SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD RECORDED ON EACH TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIMELY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. FACILITY WAS OPEN AND OPERATING WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CELING TILE MISSING FROM CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNADTION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT LAST SINK IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM & 2ND FL. UNI-SEX.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK OR REMOVE RACK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON COOK LINE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOORS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EATING ONLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM & 2ND FL. UNI-SEX.
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May 31, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED TO 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD HOLD UNIT LID IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DETACHED AND MISSING WALL BASE THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS (OFFICE/STORAGE/TOILET ROOM AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS REAR PREP NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monarch & Lion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monarch & Lion on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monarch & Lion?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Monarch & Lion.
Has Monarch & Lion's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monarch & Lion have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monarch & Lion means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Monarch & Lion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monarch & Lion is inspected around two times per year on average.
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