El Fogon Dreams
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, El Fogon Dreams has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
32-04-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
40-06-5
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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**
14-01-5
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**
10-06-5
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contain light yellow colored liquid next to 3 Compartment sink.
41-17-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Turbo air Cooler
31B-03-4
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
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of oil under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield missing above steam table
38-01-4
55
Jul 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield missing in kitchen next to storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Light not functioning or burnt out in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
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**
32-04-4
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
03D-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**
01B-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**
03A-02-5
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. One new employee hired ( Yelis) No Reporting agreement provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
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**
03D-15-4
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**
53A-05-6
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**
02D-01-5
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**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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**
08B-49-4
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**
14-38-4
Basic - Light shield missing in kitchen next to storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Some Light not functioning or burnt out in kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
30
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef on top unwashed carrots inside chest freezer in cook line. Operator moved carrots to another freezer and stored correctly.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces inside reach in cooler in cook line opposite stove. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Told employee to wash hands in approved hand wash sink only. Operator complied **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer damaged.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside beverage air reach in cooler air reach in cooler in bar area. Operator moved foods and stored correctly.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Shelf under table next to 3 compartment sink where chemicals is stored is rusted and has a hole.
14-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of attic reach-in-cooler in cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed towels in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line on top prep table . Operating labelled container oil.
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Fogon Dreams last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Fogon Dreams on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Fogon Dreams?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Fogon Dreams.
How does El Fogon Dreams compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
El Fogon Dreams most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has El Fogon Dreams' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Fogon Dreams have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Fogon Dreams means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Fogon Dreams inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Fogon Dreams is inspected around three times per year on average.
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