Taqueria Monarca Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 1690 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Taqueria Monarca currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 6, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Latest Inspection Details
January 6, 2025
- Date
- January 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria Monarca's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a A, after a B in October 2023.
What This Grade Means
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: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria Monarca's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria Monarca currently has a A grade.
When was Taqueria Monarca last inspected?
Taqueria Monarca was last inspected on January 6, 2025.
What was Taqueria Monarca's latest inspection score?
Taqueria Monarca's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Taqueria Monarca have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria Monarca had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria Monarca located?
Taqueria Monarca is located at 1690 East 16th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11229.
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: July 3, 2026