Monarca

104 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus three before.

The pattern that stands out is food separated and protected, which has been cited one time.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Monarca trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs and raw shrimp) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables and prepared food items) in 2-door reach-in #1 and #2. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables and during storage. Raw food items were moved to proper storage location during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chest freezer located in the prep area was observed with tape used to repair corner of unit and was not in good repair. Materials used to repair equipment shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Tape was removed during time of inspection.

4-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer was disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection. Proper cleaning procedures reviewed during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

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

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed from containers during the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Dec 17, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors shall be self-closing.

6-202.14

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards and the cutting board on the kitchen prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monarca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monarca on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monarca?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Monarca.

How does Monarca compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Monarca most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Monarca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Monarca have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Monarca means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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