Inspection Report

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FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT

2114 W 68 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3471374
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782371
DBPR license2323502

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed stored raw chicken on thank you bags at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and bean (79F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (75F – Hot Holding. And white rice (115F – Hot Holding) as per operator the product was prepared three hours ago. Operator put food items to reheat on top of the stove. chicken soup (171 – Hot Holding, rice and bean (173F – Hot Holding). white rice (167F – Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers and cooler handles soiled at kitchen.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls above three compartment sink. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on seafood freezer at kitchen . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.