Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over canned drinks in reach in cooler at front line at time of inspection.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards Grooved on in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan lids and utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed lift top reach in cooler door handle is soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection.
14-09-4
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had no-splash Clorox bleach for sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked empanadas 110 F and potato balls 121 F located inside hot box front kitchen area. Time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door to outside **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water stored on floor front kitchen area. Bag of rice on floor in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
30
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor in front kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler, Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and container of food in back kitchen area hall way on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 120 F; Cooked ground beef 121 F; Plantains 98 F. Inspector sugggested operator to cool down or reheat on stove **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in tall reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - 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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor in front kitchen area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler, Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and container of food in back kitchen area hall way on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen and frozen beef on floor in kitchen sitting at room temperature. Inspector sugggested operator to place in reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
32
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor heavily soiled with grease debris beneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of beans on kitchen floor by stove. Box of oil on floor in kitchen. Case of bottles water in hallway. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe in back kitchen area. Also observed same hand washing sink is slow draining as well as pipe leaking water into bucket and on floor when in use. No sanitary nuisance observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Operator states repairs will be repaired today. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
67
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed operator washed dishes without sanitizer. Discussed with operator to sanitize dished. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in shopping bags in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Informed operator how to properly store raw from ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 54F in front soda display case. Operator moved to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Located on front counter soda display case. Operator removed spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchase sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Stored on front counter soda display case.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen.
25-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe in back kitchen area. Also observed same hand washing sink is slow draining as well as pipe leaking water into bucket and on floor when in use. No sanitary nuisance observed.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and personal food on prep table. Discussed with operator to remove personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in back kitchen reach in cooler. Discussed with operator personal foods must be segregated from food served to public.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor heavily soiled with grease debris beneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of beans on kitchen floor by stove. Box of oil on floor in kitchen. Case of bottles water in hallway. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located next to restrooms. Discussed with operator the correct drying method. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
23
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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 - 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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
39
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back kitchen door open
35B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink and stove
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and raw beef over cooked foods and cut leafy greens in glass reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prepping table **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates.
How does Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates 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 Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante El Fogon Colombiano & Associates is inspected around four times per year on average.
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