FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT

Name: FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT
Address: 2114 W 68 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 59.7

2114 W 68 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33016

License #2323502

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59.7 Grade F / 100

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FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 9 critical, 3 major, 16 minor.

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Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastries (125F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. Operator discarded product.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve cups stored on the floor next to vertical freezer storage closet.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink front area used as dump sink, dumping residue from orange juice preparation.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed piece on employee bathroom, no self closing.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen food debris door to outside blocked.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elieser Sosa, no manager certificate.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area water damaged ceiling tiles.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges no washed before preparing juice.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establish serving food, operating without a license, Establishment changed ownership.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to store raw beef.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen stains on ceiling tiles.

Warning Issued
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on wall at storage room.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage room mop inside bucket.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed food item (Torrija) prepared on site for customer self service with not product identity, description, date, name and address of the establishment.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink Cold Pasta Salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground Beef (53F - Cold Holding) and. seasoned Raw chicken breast (51F Cold Holding ); according to the cook prepared two days ago.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cook line time 3:10 pm, White Rice (91F - Hot Holding); Moro Rice (85F - Hot Holding); Black Beans (101F - Hot Holding); Cooked Red Onion (91F - Hot Holding) according to cook foods prepared 3 hours ago. Employee put food containers on top of stove to reheat. 3:48 pm Second temperature White Rice (179F - Hot Holding); Moro Rice (180F - Hot Holding); Black Beans (190F - Hot Holding); Cooked Red Onion (170F - Hot Holding)
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door reach in cooler with rusted shelves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink Cold Pasta Salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground Beef (53F - Cold Holding) and. seasoned Raw chicken breast (51F Cold Holding ); according to the cook prepared two days ago.

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