FOGO DE CHAO
2801 PONCE DE LEON BLVD · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at hot holding unit ( grill station)at 125°. Manager adjusted control to 135. The beef was cooked less than one hour prior to temperature was taken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager took it to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at bar and grill station used for other purposes. Manager removed items from hand sinks.. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen salad station.
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Front bar. Manager adjusted the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed poultry improperly thawed at prep sink at "station salad"
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at grill station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.