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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 140F @ 1st run, 155F @ 2nd run) while in use. Operator setting up three compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher (Temperature 140F @ 1st run, 155F @ 2nd run) while in use. Operator setting up three compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 live flying insects in establishment in following areas. 8 live above shelf in kitchen for stored glass racks (employee killed 4 of them) 2 live near prep area in kitchen 2 live at bar area near floor drain Following day call back after speaking to District Office **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator servers and offer uncooked raw salmon on menu and has no parasite destruction letter or invoices showing freezing parameters. Operator reaching out food representative **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep salmon stored over potato salad on shelf in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump drain pan stored in hand wash sink at bar
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has cold buffet on Time but paperwork not completed. Completed paperwork during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green solution at bar area not labeled near towels. Employee stated it's sanitizer solution **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with watch on wrist
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar under sink area
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer lower door handle
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.