APR 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
EL FOGON KITCHEN.
NYC Health Dept
1368 CASTLE HILL AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 26 points (Jan 2026). Up from 11 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 liq
JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
JAN 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 under
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 liq
NOV 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 dur
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 under
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SEP 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 4 CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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