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Mexican · 1690 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
August 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Taqueria Monarca currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 15, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Taqueria Monarca currently has an A grade.
Taqueria Monarca was last inspected on August 15, 2026.
Taqueria Monarca's latest inspection score was 5 points.
Taqueria Monarca had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50112212
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Taqueria Monarca has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 5, lower than its January 2025 score of 12.
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Taqueria Monarca's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Taqueria Monarca is located at 1690 East 16th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11229.
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