RESTAURANTE EL FOGON COLOMBIANO & ASSOCIATES INC
6804 N ARMENIA AVE STE-3, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.933.3033
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 10 visits since December 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
10 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over canned drinks in reach in cooler at front line at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards Grooved on in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan lids and utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed lift top reach in cooler door handle is soiled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection.
Apr 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had no-splash Clorox bleach for sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked empanadas 110 F and potato balls 121 F located inside hot box front kitchen area. Time as a public health control form
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler soiled with old food debris
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door to outside
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water stored on floor front kitchen area. Bag of rice on floor in kitchen area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor in front kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler, Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and container of food in back kitchen area hall way on the floor
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in tall reach-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 120 F; Cooked ground beef 121 F; Plantains 98 F. Inspector sugggested operator to cool down or reheat on stove
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor in front kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler, Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and container of food in back kitchen area hall way on the floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor heavily soiled with grease debris beneath three compartment sink.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom.
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.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen.
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed operator washed dishes without sanitizer. Discussed with operator to sanitize dished.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler.
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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Located on front counter soda display case. Operator removed spray bottle during time of inspection.
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.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Stored on front counter soda display case.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor heavily soiled with grease debris beneath three compartment sink.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom.
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.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to restrooms. Discussed with operator the correct drying method.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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