FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA
4784 TOWN CENTER PKWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Sweet and Spicy Juanita peppers on dry food storage shelf with rim of can dented and crimped. See stop sale.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw marinated chicken in reach-in cooler across from food warmer on cook line. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two threaded hose bibs in front of warewashing area without vacuum breakers.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chutes on both large ice machines soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in grill area used to store multiple utensils. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored in cleaners closet near restrooms. Employee labeled spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice bins and also interior of ice bin at soda machine in front service station soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning during this inspection.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense multiple seasonings and foods on cook line and prep area. Operator removed bowls from sugar, rice, etc. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area and warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line next to stove in disrepair. Also, hand wash sink in women's restroom cracked/ in disrepair.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer around door and on a couple of shelves in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs hanging from handle of stove on cook line. Employee removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:29 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.