EL FOGONCITO CATERING
301 S FRONTAGE RD, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-786-6918
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf by flour. Manager removed.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot on cook line cooked beef (109F - Hot Holding). Manager placed back on stove to reheat
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only had cooking thermometer and does not read below 120f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep line by Togo boxes
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and cellphone on cook line and in storage. Discussed proper segregation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All hand sinks in kitchen blocked by carts and pot of foods. Manager moved all
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julia Ramos manager in charge.
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/ Currently 13 employees working and no food manager present
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours and starches not labeled
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks in building
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed case at bar prep area: shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding). From yesterday. Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Case of shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding)
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in containers of flours
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Masa
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. With chicken
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and pasta in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table next to chicken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee breading chicken with no hair restraint
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. By ice machine
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.