FOGO DE CHAO
8815 SW 72 PLACE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 Live flies in bar area, landing on pineapple wedges used as garnish. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of meat cooler and inside. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ribeye on freezer floor. Operator placed onto shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in next to flat top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line; tongs on handle of oven. Operator had tongs removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across fryers. Operator removed from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.