El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant

1550 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31408

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Savannah restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pork submerged under water thawing in sink. RCA: PIC drained water, and properly thawed the item by completely submerged under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed containers of prepped raw chicken, raw beef, and tomatoes stored in walk-in cooler without proper covers. (RCA): Food products shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several items in the walk in cooler to be above 41F degrees (check list). RCA: Made PIC throw away all items that were over 41F degrees in the trash. Told PIC that there was too much items in walk in causing items to be high in temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed utensils and cups in hand wash sink. RCA: Told PIC that there should never be items in sink that is only used for hand washing. A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed containers of prepped raw chicken and raw beef stored in walk-in cooler without proper covers. (RCA): Food products shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken (47F), raw pork (52F)(47F), raw beef (47F)(46F) in reach in cooler. RCA: PIC through out all items and replaced them. Told them to use ice bath on items or use smaller portions.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items in the walk in unit that had been held over 24 hours not date marked with the date of preparation or the date to discard. CA: TCS products prepared in house or removed from their original containers and held over 24 hours should be labeled with the date of preparation or the date to be discarded, not to exceed a 7 day shelf life.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. RCA: Told PIC that they need to have paper towels at the hand sink at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for 3-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. RCA: Told PIC that they need get test strips as soon as possible to ensure that all dishes are be sanitized.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for 3-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. RCA: Told PIC that they need get test strips as soon as possible to ensure that all dishes are be sanitized.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed food sitting in hand wash sink, no paper towels or trash can available. RCA: Told PIC that there can never be food in hand wash sink, must be cleared at all times. As well as always having paper towels and a trash can available and near hand wash sink. . A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed water from pipe at hand sink to be leaking all over the floor, which could cause slip hazards. PIC: Told PIC that they need to get the plumbing fixed as soon as possible. System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken below the grill to be above 41F. Observed tomatoes not prepped today in the prep top cooler to be above 41F. COS/CA: PIC tossed chicken and tomatoes. time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken above raw shelled eggs and raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish next to raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. COS/CA: PIC placed foods in proper storage order with raw chicken on the bottom and raw fish above raw shell eggs. The food seperation order goes as follows: 1. ready to eats foods 2. Seafood 3. whole cuts of beef, porl, and shell eggs 4. raw ground beef and pork 5. raw chicken

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant.

How does El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Savannah average of 91.

Has El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant 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 Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Fogon Katracho Honduran Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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