FOGON CARIBENO RESTAURANT
2114 W 68 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33016
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over box with Margarine, inside reach in cooler. Operator stored shell eggs on bottom shelf shelf under margarine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen, raw chicken stored over open container with raw beef. Cook placed raw chicken container on bottom shelf shelf, under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastries (125F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 50-08-7Critical
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establish serving food, operating without a license, Establishment changed ownership. **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to store raw beef. **Warning**
High Priority
- 36-08-4
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed piece of cove molding storage closet by door. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with oranges stored on the floor under orange juice machine. Operator stored box with oranges six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-39-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges no washed before preparing juice. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve cups stored on the floor next to vertical freezer storage closet. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of double door cooler rusted. **Warning**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink front area used as dump sink, dumping residue from orange juice preparation. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elieser Sosa, no manager certificate.
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elieser Sosa, no manager certificate. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed piece on employee bathroom, no self closing. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense dry rice. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area water damaged ceiling tiles. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen stains on ceiling tiles. **Warning**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.