Rest & Market Monarca

602 W Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged nine inspections at Rest & Market Monarca, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Rest & Market Monarca's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Incidental Food Contact, Criteria-Lubricants (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of WD-40 oil stored next to the meat slicer. The person in charge stated the WD-40 is used to lubricate the handle and other parts of the the meat slicer. Discussed the use of food grade or food safe lubricants with food equipment. Lubricants shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.3570. Lubricants with incidental food contact, if they are used on food-contact surfaces, on bearings and gears located on or within food-contact surfaces, or on bearings and gears that are located so that lubricants may leak, drip, or be forced into food or onto food-contact surfaces. The person in charge discarded the can of WD-40 at the time of inspection

7-205.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by the ice machine

6-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop stored directly on top of the ice machin with the food contact surface of the ice scoop in contact with soiled surfaces of the ice machine

3-304.12

May 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2025

Food Immediate Suspension

1 critical violation.

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Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the only toilet in the establishment is not operational (does not flush) and active conveying of sewage from a sewer pipe was observed in the outside area behind the building. Observed visible puddles of sewage in front of and behind establishment with staff attempting to mop the sewage in front of the establishment and transfer it into a large bucket. A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health

8-404.11

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw thawed tilapia in meat display case in its original ROP packaging at time of inspection. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Oct 30, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed meat display case with ambient temperature of 47*F at time of inspection. PIC states the unit was disconnected the previous day to help remove built up ice. Unit was not at 41*F by the end of the inspection via min/max thermometer. Explained to PIC that 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. Do not use meat display case until it is confirmed to hold at 41*F or below

4-301.11

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rest & Market Monarca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rest & Market Monarca on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Rest & Market Monarca compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Rest & Market Monarca most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Rest & Market Monarca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rest & Market Monarca have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rest & Market Monarca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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