EL FOGON KITCHEN in Westchester Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 1368 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Fogon Kitchen in Westchester Square currently holds a Grade Z designation following an inspection score of 26 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL FOGON KITCHEN in Westchester Square: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 8, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Jan 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 underneath the unit.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE B
Nov 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
Sep 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Pe...
GRADE C
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Evidence of rats or live rats in est...
Jun 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained...
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EL FOGON KITCHEN in Westchester Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL FOGON KITCHEN last inspected?
- EL FOGON KITCHEN was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is EL FOGON KITCHEN's current health grade?
- EL FOGON KITCHEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EL FOGON KITCHEN had?
- EL FOGON KITCHEN has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL FOGON KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL FOGON KITCHEN was 71 points on January 12, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL FOGON KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL FOGON KITCHEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.