Monroe's Kitchen

416 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Buckeye average 98, so Monroe's Kitchen trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food build up on the can opener blade. Spoke with kitchen associate and they placed the can opener in the dish area to be washed. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed eggs (any style) and burgers, on the menu without an asterisk next to the items. Menu has consumer advisory written at the bottom of the menu. Ensure all items that have under cooked eggs and meats are labeled with an asterisk before the reinspection that will occur on or before 4/30/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement
3-603.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Milk, cantaloupe, cottage cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, and heavy cream with internal temperatures between 56 degrees F and 60 degrees F cold holding in a prep cooler by the soda machine. Ambient temperature of the unit was determined to be 57.5 degrees F by using a min/max thermometer. Establishment has sufficient cooler capacities to operate safely until the unit is repaired. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-501.11
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monroe's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monroe's Kitchen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Monroe's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Monroe's Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Monroe's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Monroe's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monroe's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.