Monchys Patio Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Monchys Patio Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red beans and black beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed red beans and black beans stored at walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler for Gabriela Corzo expired 8/22/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket by front counter soiled.
23-03-4
74
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near food prep table soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled vents. Observed walk in cooler door with soiled gasket.
23-03-4
90
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice inside non food grade bag inside chest freezer located across cook line. Operator discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding); yuca (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there at 9AM. Operator began to reheat products to correct temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board and placed brand new one. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed heat lamps at front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at dry rack station with water nesting in outer rim. Operator dried out containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
55
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers in dry rack area inverted and with water around rims.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at front counter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout establishment. Operator discarded cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (48 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding)as per operator food was placed at walk-in cooler on 07/03/2022. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red beans (48 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding)as per operator food was placed at walk-in cooler on 07/03/2022. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located beneath hot box.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at the reach in freezer located next to preparation area.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monchys Patio Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monchys Patio Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monchys Patio Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Monchys Patio Restaurant.
How does Monchys Patio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Monchys Patio Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Monchys Patio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monchys Patio Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monchys Patio Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Monchys Patio Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monchys Patio Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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