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The Monarch Scottsdale- La Senora Bar and Restaurant

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4000 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment · Permit FD-88198

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Sep 6, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2025

Aug 20, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 21, 2025Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed several ROP bags of fish thawing in the walk in cooler. On the package it stated to remove fish from packaging when thawing.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

At the handwashing sink near the dishwashing area, observed low water pressure for the cold water. Please have the cold water pressure increased. System must remain in good repair and proper adjustment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Sep 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed Notes;Discussed procedures of thawing fish. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sean K.

2023

Sep 6, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Sean K.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring In the bar, observed several small flies in the drain and the empty ice bin. Please continue to monitor the bar for fruit flies and, please eliminate any areas that would attract or harbor the flies. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed several missing ceiling tiles throughout different areas of the kitchen. Please have the missing ceiling tiles repaired/replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →