Monserrate Restaurante
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Monserrate Restaurante has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Monserrate Restaurante was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 13 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in dishwasher at ware washing area.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots at dry storage not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of screen door at kitchen exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in freezer at prep area soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chimicuri in reach in cooler at front counter not covered.
08B-12-5
70
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reaching cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area, rusted, and pitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Operator began removing rusted shelves and began cleaning and removing rust off of the shelves.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at the interior of dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door at kitchen area not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done are not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under screen door at rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen area next to mop sink soiled with debris. Observed fan covers at walk in freezer soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Reach-in freezer/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in both rean in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Operator began cleaning shelves during call back inspection.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the leg of the dishwasher at warewashing area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor next to dry food storage area.. Observed three live roaches crawling in the mop sink next to rear exit. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a pan at cook line heavily soiled with excess grease buildup. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reaching cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area, rusted, and pitting. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at the interior of dishwasher. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door at kitchen area not tight fitting. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a handless bowl used to portion cooked ground beef at steam table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done are not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed three metal pots stored on the top shelf at dry storage not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white and blue cutting board at kitchen area with deep cut and no longer easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed and discarded dead roach. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food at server area wearing a watch. Observed multiple employees engaging in food handling wearing bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees in kitchen area engaging in food preparation not wearing any hair restraints. Employee placed hairnets on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under screen door at rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and reach in cooler at kitchen area next to mop sink soiled with debris. Observed fan covers at walk in freezer soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Reach-in freezer/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in both rean in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler next to mop sink not covered. Observed empanadas at reach in freezer next to mop sink at kitchen area not covered. Observed raw pork, chicken and a case of raw beef stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed raw pork chops at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall under and behind trip,e sink soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth in chlorine sanitizer bucket at 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of both microwaves at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
29
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked maduros stored at steam table under dripping condensation hose. Product was discarded and hose was moved away from food products.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (88F - Hot Holding) at cook line next to fryers. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Products was moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peeled potatoes and raw beef over lettuce at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled next to walk-in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser stored on plastic spray bottle with no label at three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff member at cook line not knowing minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached staff member on correct procedure.
53B-15-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket chlorine solution at 0 ppm concentration at front counter. Manager added chlorine with a new 100 ppm concentration. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by staff.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at bathroom used by staff.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to entrance to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets next to three compartment sink in disrepair and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw beef and raw pork stored on floor at walk-in freezer and box of frying oil on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cooked maduros stored at steam table under dripping condensation hose. Product was discarded and hose moved away from food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter units.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and both units fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at u it next to back exit door.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, and peeled potatoes not covered at walk-in cooler. Also observed beef empanadas and pig feets not covered at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. Manager started covering products during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near warewashing machine and inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area.
21-12-4
21
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled all over kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled all over kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line doing food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employees at cook line doing food preparation with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets next to fryers. Also observed, spray nozzle soiled at preparation sink next to dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed fan guards soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets next to fryers. Also observed, spray nozzle soiled at preparation sink next to dishmachine. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to dishmachine. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled next to walk-in cooler entrance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled all over kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to entrance to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened plastic water stored on top of food prep table next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line doing food preparation while wearing watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line doing food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of potatoes stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Container was removed off floor. Also observed, plastic containers of empanadas stored on floor at walk-in freezer and metal pots of sancocho on floor at cook line. Metal containers of sancocho were removed off floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets next to fryers. Also observed, spray nozzle soiled at preparation sink next to dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers of cut cucumber and carrots stored at walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to dishmachine. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food employee training expired on 9/15/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed all food employee training expired on 9/15/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink due to leaking pipes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at standing reach in coolers at kitchen area. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat Observed in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over several gallons of milk. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection observed 7+ food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, while serving approximately 25 customers. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crevice of metal shelf, above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Shelf is used to store metal pans/trays. At time of inspection Owner provided a invoice for pest control, conducted by Pioneer Pest Control, INC on 1/27/2024. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (121F - Hot Holding) on shelf above cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised Chef reheated to 135F and above. Observed chicken soup (110F - Hot Holding) located at steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated chicken soup to 190F. Observed arepas (66F - Hot Holding); sautéed vegetables (84F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (94F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen prep area, less than 4 hours. Chef placed food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection with 7+ employees engaged in food and beverage preparation. As per Owner, Arturo Lopez, all food managers not scheduled to work at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food employee training expired on 9/15/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup with no handles used in sautéed veggies. Chef removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at rear of kitchen, pots stored on shelves not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink due to leaking pipes. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop at kitchen steam table in standing water at 128F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at standing reach in coolers at kitchen area. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler containers of raw chicken, pork and beef stored uncovered. Chef directed employee to cover all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt not labeled, located near walk in freezer at kitchen area. Chef labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a large spoon in water at 100°F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over plantains in the walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over plantains in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tomato slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed next to the walk in freezer.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top and sides soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright refrigerator and freezer by the back door. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed silver ware not inverted in plastic container.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to the steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several cell phones and breath mints on the shelf next to the walk-in freezer above food.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several cases of different proteins 1 to 2 above the walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plantains and a plastic container with potatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed a case of raw beef on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwaves next to the ware washing area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler by the back door.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monserrate Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monserrate Restaurante on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monserrate Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Monserrate Restaurante.
How does Monserrate Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Monserrate Restaurante most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Monserrate Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monserrate Restaurante have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monserrate Restaurante 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 Monserrate Restaurante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monserrate Restaurante is inspected around four times per year on average.
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