APR 27
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MONARCA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3139-3141 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19// OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD AND RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 132025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2025
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD AND RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT FAUCET BETWEEN RINSE AND SANITIZING SINKS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 12024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVE STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING ROOM AREA NEAR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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AUG 32023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS)SOUP,RICE,PORK ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED PORK ETC.)STORED IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2567405 DATED:11/21/2022 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS) #47--NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAINT. #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/10/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 212022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO MOPSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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