FOGO DE CHAO
8815 SW 72 PLACE, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 Live flies in bar area, landing on pineapple wedges used as garnish.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in next to flat top.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 Live flies in bar area, landing on pineapple wedges used as garnish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon above hearts of palm in cooler next to prep table. Manager rearranged order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 Live flies in bar area, landing on pineapple wedges used as garnish. Operator tossed out garnishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooler next to flat top with ambient temp of 55F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chimmichurri (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); burgers (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef empanadas (56F - Cold Holding). Operator tossed out all food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooler next to flat top with ambient temp of 55F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chimmichurri (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); burgers (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef empanadas (56F - Cold Holding). Operator tossed out all food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer at cook line: white rice (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed back into oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of meat cooler and inside.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Cooler next to flat top with ambient temp of 55F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: chimmichurri (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); burgers (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef empanadas (56F - Cold Holding). Operator tossed out all food and removed cooler from line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ribeye on freezer floor. Operator placed onto shelf during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in next to flat top.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line; tongs on handle of oven. Operator had tongs removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across fryers. Operator removed from cutting board.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Nov 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee slice lemon at bar for garnish with barehands. Inspector hand manager toss lemon.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee slice lemon at bar for garnish with barehands. Inspector hand manager toss lemon.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quat sanitizer in meat walk in cooler at 0 ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer bucket and replaced quat at triple sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bacon wrapped chicken stored above pork belly in meat cooler; all raw. Operator changed order during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed container stored in ice bin at bar area, bare handed contact.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to flat top with ambient temp of 49F. The following tcs food stored inside for less than 4 hours: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (47F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (54F - Cold Holding). Inspector had operator use ice or move tcs foods to other cooler. Observed at cold bar: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Tomato were placed on different board.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker; splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trays of utensils in warewash area. Operator moved all items out of way.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to flat top with ambient temp of 49F. The following tcs food stored inside for less than 4 hours: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (47F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (54F - Cold Holding). Inspector had operator use ice or move tcs foods to other cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed charging on dessert prep table across fryer. Phone was removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of cans on floor next to dry food rack; operator placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler next to flat top.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line.
Observed container stored in ice bin at bar area, bare handed contact.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers in warewash area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork sausage over raw pork ribs. Operator changed order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer station: rice (110F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator turned heat up, warmer was blinking red.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at meat cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed near back exit and where water heater is located.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor under steam table on cook line.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork sausage over raw pork ribs. Operator changed order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cook line 7 units of salmon thawed fully in ROP.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet: smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); sliced watermelon (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Inspector went over cold holding for TCS foods and different serving platters for these items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer station: rice (110F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator turned heat up, warmer was blinking red.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at meat cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed near back exit and where water heater is located.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed on cook line 7 units of salmon thawed fully in ROP.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table in meat cooler. Observed glass above clean dishes in warewash. Operator removed both items.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed during inspection from oven door.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor under steam table on cook line.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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