Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Satellite Beach restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, no paper towels. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back prep line. Employee removed cardboard **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Deep freezer by cook line.
14-69-4
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar area hand sink was removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tried priming, did not prime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
16-59-1
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain on dishwasher is backed up. Employee snaked drain, cleared drain. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 pc mahi not removed from vacuum seal prior to thaw.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding) server station cooler. Operator moved milk to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 droppings on shelf in dry storage, 30 droppings on floor under shelf in dry storage in corner **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tried priming, did not prime. **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have build up
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar area hand sink was removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. 1 pc mahi
06-09-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in refrigerators in server station.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in cooler is stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
27
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink back prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1 2024
50-09-4
78
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
41-17-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork yesterday not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cream not date marked, opened Saturday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In back prep area by prep sink
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Clothes stored on soda bibs. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths on prep table in between use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At each sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant.
How does Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Satellite Beach?
Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Satellite Beach average of 82.
Has Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant 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 Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Monarcas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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