FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
834 1 ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-306-4492
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached on correct procedures.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by plastic trays at dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached on correct procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by plastic trays at dishwasher area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink at grill area, manager removed towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at warewashing area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee urging meat in meat room not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at prep area wet nesting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at prep area.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touching dirty dishes and then removed clean dishes without washing his hands. Observed a server bring back dirty dishes and then touched a clean glass and beer bottle without washing his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; cooked bananas (110F - Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per the cook they were cooked approximately 1 hour ago. The cook discarded the bananas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener bladder soiled. The manager took the can opener to be washed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager threw the bottle in the trash.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the coffee station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the ware washing area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a sever use a wet towel to dry a scoop utensils.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open cup with milk on top of a microwave. The manager threw the cup in the trash.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door and door frame.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter and faucet next to mop sink.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing cooking temperature of intact meats. Coached manager on correct temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar with metal strainer inside. Staff removed metal strainer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no date of service at coffee station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Staff removed boxes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put dirty dishes in the machine then removed clean dishes without washing hands, discussed with operator proper hand washing techniques.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken over ready to eat vegetables, operator moved the chicken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By glass racks, operator moved them.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.