Grade BLatin American

El Fogon Kitchen

1368 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10462

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (4 months ago).

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 8, 2026Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Jan 23, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Jan 12, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jan 14, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Nov 27, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Sep 27, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.

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