El Fogon Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2024, El Fogon Latino Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with eight violations after 10 on the prior visit.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
El Fogon Latino Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Providence average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives and knife holder) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC moved to warewashing area to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Various foods) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: Inspector observed live cat in basement. PIC informed to remove cat from premises.
6-501.115
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bathroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Various food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in cooler and freezer ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the (3 dr ) refrigeration unit is leaking onto shelves. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the (employees ) toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back outside refuse and basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Apr 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the refuse area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
95
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-102.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sponge and wiping clothes were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at handwash sink in front retail area.
5-103.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the refuse area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, toilet located in basement was leaking from base. PIC instructed to take out of service, clean all surrounding area and call for repairs.
5-203.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 54-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen area have an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Foods were observed stored on the floor throughout establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted.
4-904.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay sink to be leaking from faucet.
4-501.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef and chicken was observed held at 105-107 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ambient of walk-in cooler was at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC moved product to reach in refrigerators and took unit out of service.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Fogon Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Fogon Latino Restaurant on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Fogon Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Fogon Latino Restaurant.
How does El Fogon Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?
El Fogon Latino Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has El Fogon Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Fogon Latino Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around eight violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Fogon Latino Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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