El Fogoncito Catering
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at El Fogoncito Catering stretching back to 2023. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Plant City restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf by flour. Manager removed.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026
50-09-4
82
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot on cook line cooked beef (109F - Hot Holding). Manager placed back on stove to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only had cooking thermometer and does not read below 120f
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and cellphone on cook line and in storage. Discussed proper segregation.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep line by Togo boxes
12B-07-4
67
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All hand sinks in kitchen blocked by carts and pot of foods. Manager moved all **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julia Ramos manager in charge. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ Currently 13 employees working and no food manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours and starches not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Case of shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed case at bar prep area: shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding). From yesterday. Stop sale issued
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in containers of flours
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Masa
02D-01-5
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. With chicken
14-31-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and pasta in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. By ice machine
29-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table next to chicken
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee breading chicken with no hair restraint
13-03-4
61
Oct 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Fogoncito Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Fogoncito Catering on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Fogoncito Catering?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Fogoncito Catering.
How does El Fogoncito Catering compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
El Fogoncito Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.
Has El Fogoncito Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Fogoncito Catering have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Fogoncito Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Fogoncito Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Fogoncito Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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