Taqueria El Fogon
1050 FLUSHING AVENUE, 11237
Mexican
7184977445
AScore: 13
Last inspected: August 25, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
August 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02GCold 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 during active necessary preparation.
10FNon-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 underneath the unit.
April 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 21
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10BAnti-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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 0
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 52
02GCold 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 during active necessary preparation.
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
March 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.