Rest & Market Monarca
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Rest & Market Monarca has nine inspections in the public record. Rest & Market Monarca was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average is 97, putting Rest & Market Monarca squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manger on site at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled spray bottles with colored liquids stored hanging from three compartment sink. Discussed working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. The person in charge stated the bottles contained cleaning chemicals and labeled the spray bottles at the time of inspection
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the ice machine
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler by cook line with minimum internal temperature of 48.2F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS foods stored inside the prep cooler had internal temperatures of 50-53F. The person in charge discontinued use of prep cooler and placed a work order for service
4-301.11
74
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs rolled in raw bacon in a perforated stainless steel steam table pan located above uncovered ready-to-eat containers of cabeza (head) consome and beans at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed active cooking in outdoor grill with inadequate handwashing station at time of inspection. Observed no soap or paper towels and low water pressure for proper handwashing at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap, paper towels, and added hot water to portable handwashing station at time of inspection
5-205.11
78
Mar 3, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Food Immediate Suspension
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside ice machine panel with organic matter residue at time of inspection. Ice machine is not used for beverages in the establishment. Ice is used strictly used as an exterior coolant. Ice machine must be deep cleaned prior to next routine inspection. Discussed developing a schedule for cleaning amongst employees
4-602.11(E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink in back area not in good repair. Faucet is still leaking when in use. PIC states they have ordered a replacement for the prep sink. Explained to PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on walk-in floor and behind 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that a physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of cooked beans (frijoles de olla) with internal temperatures of 50-72*F throughout the container via probe thermometer in the walk in. PIC states the beans were cooked the previous night. PIC could not confirm if and when the food reached 41*F. Explained to PIC that cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in bucket with 0PPM of chlorine. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Explained to PIC that the concentration of wiping cloth bucket should be at 50-100PPM. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed a broken prep board on the sandwich prep unit in the back kitchen. PIC states no food is prepared/assembled on the board. Explained to PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Please replace the cutting board with a new one prior to next routine inspection. Continue to use plates to serve and prep the food on the sandwich prep unit
4-101.11(B-E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed small leak from bottom pipe when faucet turned on in prep unit located next to the 3 compartment sink. Explained to PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed whole roasted chicken with an internal temperature of 126*F and grilled chiles and onion with internal temperature of 116*F at time of inspection via probe thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) states the items were made 2 hours prior to inspection. Explained to PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 large containers of cooked beef consome and cooked black beans at time of inspection with no date in the walk in. PIC states the items were made 2 days ago. Observed cooked menudo with no date in the walk in as well, PIC states the item was made 4 days ago. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
78
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.
What is the most common violation at Rest & Market Monarca?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rest & Market Monarca.
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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