Taqueria El Fogon

1050 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taqueria El Fogon appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Taqueria El Fogon on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Apr 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
70
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Fogon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Fogon on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Fogon?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Fogon.

How does Taqueria El Fogon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taqueria El Fogon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taqueria El Fogon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Fogon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Fogon 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 Taqueria El Fogon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Fogon is inspected around two times per year on average.