Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah
Last inspected:
2114 W 68 St, Hialeah, FL 33016Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has been emergency-closed once, for rodent activity on January 9, 2015. The facility averaged 9.5 violations per inspection across 31 inspections between 2015 and March 2026—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, proper hand washing, and employee health policy appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections. Food contact surface violations alone were cited in at least 10 of the most recent 8 inspections. The facility received a $400 disciplinary fine and one formal warning. A fire safety violation—exit door locked—was documented at the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, which resulted in a warning issued for 22 violations, including 5 high-priority citations for employee health reporting, allergen awareness, food contact surfaces, and proper hand washing.
Most recent closure: January 9, 2015 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent activity | 09:16:00 |
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015001700 | $400.00 | Jan 9, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed at kitchen food debris door to outside blocked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored in kitchen floor
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections53 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
- Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah last shut down?
- Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah was last shut down on January 9, 2015 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah had?
- Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah find?
- Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- Yes, Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah been fined?
- Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Fogon Caribeno Restaurant in Hialeah operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Vital Caffe (2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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