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EL FOGON DREAMS

EL FOGON DREAMS has 7 health inspections on file for its FORT LAUDERDALE location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3215 Davie Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13489029

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line flip top in poor repair Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled dishes with gloved hands then proceed to change gloves and engage in food handling without washing hands. Instructed operator and employee on proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer not set up at three compartment. Instructed operator and employees on setting up three compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided not functional

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10924225

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At the men's room, the self closing mechanism is missing. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The double door reach in cooler gaskets are badly torn.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In in triple sink area, a spray bottle containing yellow degreaser was not labeled. The dish washer labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

2/11/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of sugar, a red ramekin was used stored inside and used to dispense the contents. The ramekin was removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on the rack with plates next to serving baskets. The purse was moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked beef and cooked chicken. The items were moved. Corrected On-Site

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of sugar, there was a small bowl used to dispense the product. The bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food. In the kitchen the bins of masa, rice and flour the scoops handle was in contact with the food. The scoops were corrected. Corrected On-Site

1/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8451484

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing of utensils done
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of oil under fryer
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing above steam table
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Turbo air Cooler
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contain light yellow colored liquid next to 3 Compartment sink.

7/22/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8451220

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door stuck on floor when trying to close. Door unable to fully close on its own. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing in kitchen next to storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Light not functioning or burnt out in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. One new employee hired ( Yelis) No Reporting agreement provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: Employee not working today. Manager printed employee reporting agreement for employee to read and sign. **Time Extended**

7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8343712

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door stuck on floor when trying to close. Door unable to fully close on its own. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in storage area above bagged flour. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on sour cream container inside reach in cooler in cook line under flip top. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing in kitchen next to storage area. Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Some Light not functioning or burnt out in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1. Oil containers in kitchen. Operator labelled 2. Sugar bucket in kitchen. Operator labelled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Cooked Black beans 80f cooling overnight per cook, inside Artic reach in Cooler in kitchen. Observed foods cooling covered in deep container. See stop sale. 2. Turbo air reach in cooler in kitchen; Cooked Rice and beans (50F - Cooling covered overnight) per manager. See top sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Artic reach in cooler in kitchen; cream sauce 50F ( cold holding overnight per cook. Observed pile of green bananas blocking fan inside unit. 2. Cooked Black beans 80f cooling overnight per cook, inside Artic reach in Cooler in kitchen. Observed foods cooling covered in deep container. See stop sale. 3. Turbo air reach in cooler in kitchen; Cooked Rice and beans (50F - Cooling covered overnight) per manager. See top sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Artic reach in Cooler , Cole slaw 50F cold holding under 4 hours ago in kitchen , According to manager , coleslaw was moved to prep table for portioning less than 4 hours ago. Coleslaw moved to another cooler to quick chill. * corrected action taken* 2, Artic reach in cooler in kitchen; cream sauce 50F ( cold holding overnight per cook. Observed pile of green bananas blocking fan inside unit. See stop sale 3. Reach in cooler under flip top cooler , chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding )held less than 4 hours ago. Per cook, foods was pulled from another cooler earlier. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Emailed vomit procedure to manager. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Black beans 80f cooling overnight covered in deep container. See stop sale Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. One new employee hired ( Yelis) No Reporting agreement provided. Warning