FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT
2114 W 68 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at kitchen grooved. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while cooking.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door glass, cooler at kitchen, rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored next to clean dishes. Employee removed WD40 and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups and plates inside hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers and cooler handles soiled at kitchen.
- 24-05-4: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
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on seafood freezer at kitchen . Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5: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.
- 03B-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
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored on water at 120F at kitchen. Employee put utensils water container to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on top of prep tables at kitchen, not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs on top of preparation table at kitchen ambient temperature 80F Out for about 90 minutes according to cook. Cook stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at preparation area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing through kitchen area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease build up.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying racks at warewashing area.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed at exit door of kitchen.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ware washing area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cock tail sauce and tomato paste not covered at reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager cover containers. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked black beans at reach in cooler. Manager moved raw beef to freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature. Manager placed raw shell eggs on ice and water. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (64F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (64F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at preparation table. As per manager sitting out for approximately 45minutes. Manager placing items on ice. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fried eggs offered on the menu, no identified as a raw item.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).