Fogon Catracho Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Fogon Catracho Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Fogon Catracho Restaurant's latest score of 82 falls below the Auburndale average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in 2 door glass reach in cooler stored over coleslaw, employee moved raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed in sink next to upright reach in freezer.
29-20-5
82
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added prep table , table top hot holding station. Two door reach in cooler , and three other prep tables. Making direct access to handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Plans submitted waiting on approval, phoned plan review to verify. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook placed gloves with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with manager **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook dry hands on apron. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Holding avocados. Operator removed and placed in food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior flap of ice bin soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added prep table , table top hot holding station. Two door reach in cooler , and three other prep tables. Making direct access to handwashing sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Peach chemical in spray bottle under three compartment sink. Manager marked bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator discarded during inspection **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
21
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over tortillas in glass door reach in cooler, employee moved raw pork.
08A-05-6
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
38-11-4
82
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fresh eggs in glass door reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility offers eggs undercooked. Provided form to operator operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with form, **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
58
Jun 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fogon Catracho Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fogon Catracho Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fogon Catracho Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fogon Catracho Restaurant.
How does Fogon Catracho Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?
Fogon Catracho Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.
Has Fogon Catracho Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fogon Catracho Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fogon Catracho Restaurant 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 Fogon Catracho Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fogon Catracho Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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