Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

EL FOGON DREAMS

3215 DAVIE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3730532
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769025
DBPR license1622121

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority9 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#13High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. cooked tomato sauce (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to triple sink, cooling overnight, cooling in a deep container covered. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator and Instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. Provided operator with glove usage poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink, operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. 1. Frozen raw chickens over frozen raw pork in kitchen reach in deep freezer. Reviewed proper storage. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. cooked tomato sauce (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to triple sink, cooling overnight, cooling in a deep container covered. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Bucket of mozzarella cheese (60F – Cold Holding) Item held on counter at room temperature under no temperature control, item not prepared or portioned today held less than 4 hours, operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 9

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Front counter, Pre portioned Shredded cabbage 50F at 10:30am ambient cooling since 8:30am to 50F at 11am, observed cooling covered. Instructed operator to move to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from front counter area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from front counter. Verified plans on OnBase. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Ice machine relocated, and exterior storage observed. 2. Handwashing removed from front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#26Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. 1. Front counter reach in cooler has rusted shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles soiled with mold-like substance by rest rooms. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License with an expiration of 2025 posted on wall. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 1. Cook line employee drank from a Styrofoam cup with gloved hands at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting on drying rack next to dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 1. Employee sanitizing then rinsing, reviewed proper triple sink sanitation set up with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor area by dry storage has dried out potato and lime on floor behind shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in right side reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Observed on food containers at dry storage/drying rack area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from triple sink draining pipe. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Block of cheese (75F – Cold Holding), thawing on flip top counter under no temperature control, item no prepared or portioned today,per operator item held less than 4hours, operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two used towels on counter, operator made sanitizer solution and placed towels in counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of flour, bread crumbs, seasonings removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.