LA FOGATA RESTAURANT
7795 W FLAGLER ST #59
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for rice in dry storage.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled throughout coolers of establishment.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Inspector provided form to operator to request new license. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on chest freezer and on same rack that single use items and food for customers are stored.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of salad on floor of walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf during inspection. Observed cases of water on floor at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezers throughout establishment.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided form via email.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath equipment countertops soiled. Observed exterior of sugar containers soiled.
- 08B-04-4:Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed salsa and sauce containers on tables without lids. Operator began placing lids on condiments. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler soiled inside. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind fryer and stove
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on counter at front.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of coffee and sugar at front counter with no labels.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw eggs stored on top of margarine. Operator moved order for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in plastic wrap stored above pork and swy. Inspector explained proper storage, operator said he would change. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 under grill: plantains (80F - Hot Holding). As per operator plantains were cooked 2 hours prior to inspection. Inspector advised to place on steam table to warm and keep hot, provided and explained TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally explain temperature for thermometer calibration. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink at kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).