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Taqueria Monarca

Mexican · 1690 East 16 Street · Brooklyn 11229

A Grade A posted 2026-08-15 (score 5)

Inspection history

2026-08-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2025-01-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—

2023-10-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 24 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10BAnti-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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-01-06

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Spoiled, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: King's Pizza.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1690 East 16 Street

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