Monarca Mexican Restaurant & Wings

226 Sycamore Grove Ct, Rockmart, GA 30153
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Monarca Mexican Restaurant & Wings, located at 226 Sycamore Grove Ct in Rockmart, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 19, 2025. This inspection identified three critical violations related to maintaining proper cold holding temperatures. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Sep 19, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of queso cold holding in WIC#1 in main kitchen above 41°F (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated queso was cooked and placed in WIC the night before. Cooling parameters not met therefore queso was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous food items cold holding in WIC#2 in main kitchen area above 41°F (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated all items were in the WIC overnight with the exception of just cooked pasta (actively cooling), chorizo and carnitas that were thawing (below 41°F). PIC discarded all food items out of temperature. Note: After further investigation, it was discovered the unit was set to 40°F, PIC lowered unit to 35°F as recommended. Health dept to check back by correct by date, until then no food product can be held in unit. PIC instructed to place container of water in unit to have an item to check temperature from.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items cold holding in grill coolers in main kitchen above 41°F (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated items came from WIC#2 (cooler not holding product below 41°F) therefore items were all discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
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