FOGON CATRACHO RESTAURANT

With 7 documented inspections, FOGON CATRACHO RESTAURANT in AUBURNDALE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

621 Magnolia Avenue
Florida, 33823
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13508095

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Establishment has added prep table , table top hot holding station. Two door reach in cooler , and three other prep tables. Making direct access to handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Plans submitted waiting on approval, phoned plan review to verify. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898347

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator discarded during inspection Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook dry hands on apron. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook placed gloves with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with manager Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Holding avocados. Operator removed and placed in food grade container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior flap of ice bin soiled Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Establishment has added prep table , table top hot holding station. Two door reach in cooler , and three other prep tables. Making direct access to handwashing sink. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Peach chemical in spray bottle under three compartment sink. Manager marked bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10797186

  • 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over tortillas in glass door reach in cooler, employee moved raw pork.

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10791173

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and eggs stored over tortillas in reach in cooler, employee moved raw foods when prompted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544539

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in glass door unit.

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544086

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Intermediate - 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. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369191

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fresh eggs in glass door reach in cooler.
  • 11-27-4: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 form, Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility offers eggs undercooked. Provided form to operator operator posted. Corrected On-Site