Miramar, Broward County

EL FOGON DE MIRAMAR

2913 SW 160 AV, Miramar, FL 33027

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Dec 5, 2024
City
Miramar
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 23400157

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in soiled water, employee removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitize Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23400156

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. cooked beef cutlets (62F- Cold Holding ); diced cooked chicken (63F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours , observed food left on front counter, employee moved back to walk in cooler for a quick chill Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23400154

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to prep table, colander inside sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23400151

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mani mani and snapper filet , per operator fish being defrost two hours ago. Employee removed from bags. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23400149

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.

14-11-5

Detail 23400155

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sea food flip top- broken top

36-73-4

Detail 23400152

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. U def storage shelves inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23400153

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes and containers stored on floor, inside walk in freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23400150

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/walk in freezer

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 23119956

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips.

41-17-4

Detail 23119955

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer at cook line, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23119957

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill stove- utensils in water temperature (72F) . Employee removed utensils Corrected On-Site

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 22424883

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Key lime cake and 3 leches dessert, open on Saturday. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22424888

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. Poster emailed to operator . Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22424889

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer, next to single service utensils, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22424887

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two under shelves of prep tables , build up of rust. In rear kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22424886

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer, substantial build up of food debris and soiled.

36-17-5

Detail 22424885

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken base board, left side, interior of entrance door. Approximately 4 broken tiles.

35B-02-4

Detail 22424884

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Small bag zapper, next to hand wash sink and prep table, in rear kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-06-4

Detail 22203330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cooking pot and pans on dirty surface, under shelf in cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed same Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22203332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under dishwasher machine and triple sink. - wall of WIF Build up of black like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed partially clean Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22203331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several Conor cooking oil on floor, outside of WIC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed same Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22203333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, left side of cook line, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed same Time Extended

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22194919

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sautéed beef chunks (50F - Cooling); cooked white rice (47-62F - Cooling) per manager food held overnight. Employee discarded. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 22194920

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sautéed beef chunks (50F - Cooling); cooked white rice (47-62F - Cooling) per manager food held overnight. Employee discarded. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22194918

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. WIF: -raw chicken in ziplock bags over box of calamari -raw chicken in bags over beef packaged in bags. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22194925

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In house chicken salad, observed container labeled 7/28/23, manager discarded. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22194915

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In house chicken salad, observed container labeled 7/28/23, manager discarded. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22194929

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1-flip top; tiger milk( made with raw fish and lemon) (51F - Cold Holding); sea food mix (51F - Cold Holding); shrimps salad (54F - Cold Holding), food held more than 4 hours, not portioned or prepared today. Employee discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22194930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1-flip top; tiger milk( made with raw fish and lemon) (51F - Cold Holding); sea food mix (51F - Cold Holding); shrimps salad (54F - Cold Holding), food held more than 4 hours, not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22194924

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22194916

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwasher area, bottle containing pink solution. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22194921

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - Rear kitchen-Build up of black like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

24-06-4

Detail 22194928

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cooking pot and pans on dirty surface, under shelf in cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22194923

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under dishwasher machine and triple sink. - wall of WIF Build up of black like substance. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22194926

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several Conor cooking oil on floor, outside of WIC. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22194922

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22194917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, left side of cook line, Warning

25-17-4

Detail 22194927

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.Plastic lids stored on dirty surface, employee removed to clean Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21866522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station; cut tomatoes (50F-Cold Holding ); fresh diced cheese (48F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, employee placed ice bath on both containers of food.for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21866525

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 6/25/2022

27-16-4

Detail 21866524

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line area

10-08-5

Detail 21866523

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Rear kitchen, small ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21866521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21519658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche station ; flip top-cut lettuce (35-47F) observed food stored above the rim. Employee moved food out of temperature and placed on cooler for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21519661

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

03F-10-5

Detail 21519662

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21519660

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of rice, made yesterday morning, Employee dated Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21519659

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. WIC- containers of food stored on floor, operator placed gallons of foods 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21519657

Basic - Food stored on floor. Front counter, observed gallon of oil on floor, Employee removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21519663

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Seating on yellow bucket, Employee removed to be clean and stored properly

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

01B-32-4

Detail 20885947

High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed detergent buckets reused and stock stored in them in walk in cooler.

14-15-4

Detail 20885935

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed detergent buckets reused and stock stored in them in walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 20885942

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line- Cooked- rice, beans, seafood soup, chicken base, pasta- 47-55°F.

03A-02-5

Detail 20885945

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line- Cooked- rice, beans, seafood soup, chicken base, pasta- 47-55°F.

31A-09-4

Detail 20885946

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with sanitizer stored in hand wash sink at ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20885938

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20885943

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-34-4

Detail 20885944

Basic - Exterior of ice reach in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface

10-12-5

Detail 20885937

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20885939

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20885941

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal in men's restroom covered by a garbage bag. Per Operator, urinal has to be removed as it is no longer needed. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20885936

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.

08B-54-4

Detail 20885940

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed open pans if cooked meats stored on prep table next to hand wash sink at cook line.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20625383

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on triple sink hose attachment. Operator killed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20625382

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over heavy cream and whipped cream- in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20625385

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quinoa date marked from 10/19/2021. Operator went to discard. See Stop Sale.

01B-24-5

Detail 20625381

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quinoa date marked from 10/19/2021. Operator went to discard. See Stop Sale.

31B-03-4

Detail 20625380

Intermediate - 1.) No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen cook line. 2.) No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks both throughout kitchen. Operator went to replenish. Corrective action taken.

03D-15-4

Detail 20625379

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken salad (48°F - Cooling) at 12:54am. Per operator, 2 hrs. Retest at 1:50pm at 46°F. Operator transferred to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 20625378

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired on 9/25/2021.

22-02-4

Detail 20625384

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.) Observed on ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator washed in dish machine. Corrected on site. 2.) Observed several soiled cutting boards. Advised operator that may need replacing.

14-69-4

Detail 20625388

Basic - 1.) Ice buildup- Observed in chest freezer in kitchen area. 2.) Observed chest freezer lid with large amounts of surface rust.

23-03-4

Detail 20625377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood/ hood filters- at cook line.

29-08-4

Detail 20625386

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal out of service in men's bathroom. Observed garbage bag placed over fixture.

36-27-5

Detail 20625387

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled at triple sink area.