El Fogon De Lily
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, El Fogon De Lily has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so El Fogon De Lily is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on exterior of food truck on bib with attached water hose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using non-food grade hose to get fresh water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 71F and in entire establishment. Person in charge stated waiting to be fixed since recently broke **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Still the same. Operator has technician on site to fix. Time extension of 7 days given **Time Extended**
27-16-4
67
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using non-food grade hose to get fresh water **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on exterior of food truck on bib with attached water hose **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken, fish and pork stored over stored prep containers of cooked soup in both reach in cooler. Raw case of shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw prep frozen beef stored over frozen yuca in upright reach in freezer All items properly stored by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands with cloth towel **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with plastic gloves still on hands and with no soap in three compartment sink area **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and stored away without sanitizing **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw prep pork stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in three compartment while thawing. Employee removed and place in food grade bag **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator has only 1 food handler employee with no form completed. Provided blank form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offered over easy undercooked eggs but has no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at hand wash sink at 71F and in entire establishment. Person in charge stated waiting to be fixed since recently broke **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands with plastic gloves still on hands and with no soap in three compartment sink area **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide any manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw prep pork stored thawing ate 41F in three compartment sink at room temperature. Employee place back in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic lemon juice containers stored on floor. Seasoning containers stored on floor under cashier area
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelets on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of coffee pot. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in cooked rice container on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
12
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Fogon De Lily last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Fogon De Lily on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does El Fogon De Lily compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Fogon De Lily most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Fogon De Lily's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Fogon De Lily have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Fogon De Lily means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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