Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FOGO DE CHAO

8815 SW 72 PLACE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3607568
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13460216
DBPR license2331698

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: rice (110F – Hot Holding). **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at meat cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed near back exit and where water heater is located. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic16-38-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor under steam table on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.