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Mexican · Brooklyn, Brooklyn

Taqueria Monarca

1690 East 16 Street, Brooklyn 11229 · 7183821197

A NYC grade
68 Clean Score
12 Inspection score
Jan 6, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Jan 6, 2025 · Grade A · Score 12

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
Oct 3, 2023 · Grade B · Score 24

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 10B — Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (critical)
  • 02G — Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. (critical)
  • 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical)
Aug 3, 2023 · Grade N/A · Score 50

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 06E — Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (critical)
  • 04J — Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. (critical)
  • 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 10F — Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (critical)
  • 06C — Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. (critical)

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