SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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When was La Fogata BBQ last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 1, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2024 to Jul 1, 2026.
Has La Fogata BBQ ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Inspection
Jul 1, 2026
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 4AChemicals
Official Wording
Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 13APests
Official Wording
Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 11, 2025
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 5CFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Non-critical violations only
3 recorded violations
minorCode 14APests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents present
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.