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RESTAURANTE EL FOGON COLOMBIANO & ASSOCIATES INC

6804 N ARMENIA AVE STE-3 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409599
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8565379
DBPR license3915819

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed operator washed dishes without sanitizer. Discussed with operator to sanitize dished. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler.

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Informed operator how to properly store raw from ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 54F in front soda display case. Operator moved to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Located on front counter soda display case. Operator removed spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchase sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Stored on front counter soda display case.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and personal food on prep table. Discussed with operator to remove personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in back kitchen reach in cooler. Discussed with operator personal foods must be segregated from food served to public.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor heavily soiled with grease debris beneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cans of beans on kitchen floor by stove. Box of oil on floor in kitchen. Case of bottles water in hallway. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe in back kitchen area. Also observed same hand washing sink is slow draining as well as pipe leaking water into bucket and on floor when in use. No sanitary nuisance observed.

#7Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to restrooms. Discussed with operator the correct drying method. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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