FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no Vacuum breaker on threaded hose Bibb in front of warewashing area next to hand wash sink. Also, vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: At callback no change at threaded hoses in front of warewashing area. Vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side at mop sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two threaded hose bibs in front of ware washing area without vacuum breakers/ backflow preventers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: At callback operator stated vacuum breakers are on order. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 reach-in cooler across from steam table on cook line unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler 55F. Observed large ice build up surrounding fan area. Also, reach-in cooler at expo line unable to mate map of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed gasket not sealing door. Also, glass door reach-in cooler across from walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed gasket on cooler loose and not sealing door closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: At callback. Reach-in cooler on cook line not in use. Sign on cooler states out of order. No TCS foods present in cooler. Ambient temperature of Reach-in cooler at expo line and glass door reach-in cooler on front service line 41F Time Extended

High 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.

High 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

High 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chutes on both large ice machines soiled.

Intermediate - 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

Intermediate - 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 - 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.

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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

Basic - 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

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in bar area. Operator tried to catch flying insect. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese cake, house made creme brûlée (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in dessert cooler in kitchen. Operator stated items went in cooler when they opened. Operator removed at placed at nearby cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 43F-45F Also, butter (48F-50F - Cold Holding) on buffet area near soups. Observed very thick bowl on small amount of ice. Discussed with operator TPHC. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to stored shakers and cups. Operator emptied hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to dispense at dispenser in meat cutting room. Operator readjusted paper towels to properly dispense. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cleaning supply closest. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense rice in kitchen and also in seasoning in pit area.. Operator removed bowls from rice and seasoning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Reach-in dessert cooler in kitchen area unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 56F. Observed heavy ice build up at fan/ vent area. Operator removed TCS foods until unit serviced. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on shelf and at All time/temperature control for safety foods frozen solid area in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven in kitchen area. Operator removed tongs to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored on counter in kitchen area.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of French Style gherkins in dry food storage dented and crimped at rim and seam of can. Stop Sale.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at threaded faucet in front of warewashing station.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in kitchen, prep area, and front cooking station, and cutting board on cook line at reach-in cooler soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by trash can and rolling cart. Operator removed items from blocking hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance, one stored in bar area, second one in warewashing. Operator labeled both spray bottles on cleaners. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl from sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ag of potatoes stored on floor in prep area. Also, container of batter stored on floor on cook line. Operator removed both foods from floor to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters above grill and fryer area soiled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen/ prep area. Operator tried to swat flying insects with towel during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat seasoning in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep table in walk-in-cooler, prep area and cook line areas soiled/ stained.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor throughout hall area near ice machine and in front of ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between hand wash sink and reach-in cooler on cook line. Also, two knives stored between equipment in prep area. Operator removed all knives to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator observed container of quaternary very low at triple sink. Operator changed out solution and remade sanitizer bucket and retested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handled cut lemons with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut oranges not under sneeze guard protection. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in Meat cooler Hand wash sink. Items moved for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing on food contact trays. Moved by manager for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by end kitchen line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor by rear kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in meat cooler. Manager intervened and had employee remove chicken and store properly.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines in back room soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on dry storage rack. Observed Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans stored on dusty storage rack. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on storage rack. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed Insect control device installed in bar area on table next to prep sink. Manager removed bug zapper and stored properly. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door near prep area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located in prep area. Manager had employee remove and store properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near mop sink. Observed one flying insect in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 59F in seafood preparation area. Employee removed and placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of milk at 109F. Employee stated he was heated earlier for potatoes and got side tracked. Employee placed back on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles located in service area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines across from walk-in cooler soiled at top of units with mold like substance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense large container of salt. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils in ware washing area stored in soiled containers. Manager stated he would make sure containers are cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean shelf over food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at the bottom of exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor Observed box of shrimp and Ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 118F-158F. Manager wash through dish machine and set up manual sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in bar area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the TCS items on buffet area being held on time control but no time marked at inspection. Manager will place time mark on bar area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda station located on service line near entrance of kitchen to be soiled behind nozzles with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sinks in bar area to be used for other purposes, had cup and equipment in sinks. Employee removed from sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machines located in backroom near exit to be soiled and have lime buildup in the interior of unit.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile moved away from ceiling near walk in cooler located in backroom. Manager stated he will have employee place back in place. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple utensils on clean drying rack stored in containers with food debris buildup in containers. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on cutting board, and on shelves in prep area while prepping.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Repeat Violation

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks stored in storage room near back door of kitchen. Observed Four small propane tanks stored on chemical storage rack located near mop sink area. Manager removed and stored outside of building. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potato (43-54F - Cooling). Stored in metal pan covered with foil wrap with condensation under foil. Prepare yesterday and kept stored over nigh in walk in cooler as per manager. Not removed from cooler today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee handle soiled equipments and then handle clean equipments without washing hands. Employee wash hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potato (43-54F - Cooling). Stored in metal pan covered with foil wrap with condensation under foil. Prepare yesterday and kept stored over nigh in walk in cooler as per manager. Not removed from cooler today. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Mashed potato on cook line in warmer with no time mark. Manager place 930am time mark Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic and span chemical spray bottle cleaner stored next to clean plates at dining buffet area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on water hose bib under hand wash sink at meat cooking grill area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting Ballard under prep table stained Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at ware washing dish machine with dust

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on prep table next to food. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet and other with watch in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at salad prep cooler with torn gasket Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table on cook line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled gasket

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean pan at ware washing area on dry storage rack

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white granulated substance on prep table. Manager stated it sugar and label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling dirty dishes then grabbed clean dishes to put away, explained to him and she was hands Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed strawberry for cake, explained to her and she put on gloves Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee opened a bottle of water and drank then closed the bottle of water and kept preparing cake, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in container on top of container with cooked cauliflower, reach in cooler by cook-line, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hanging hose side of splitter

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Polished nails and she is preparing cake and bare handed fruit, she got gloves Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles and in ice bin, employee started cleaning them Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, handsink at cook line across from fryers, mounted on counter by box freezer, mgr stated it was not a handsink but in plan review it is a handsink, employee removed container Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at cook line across from fryers, mounted on counter by box freezer, employee brought some Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink at cook line across from fryers, mounted on counter by box freezer, employee placed some Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made yesterday morning, mgr wrote date on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, employee removed it Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking meats

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in server 1 door reach in cooler

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for sour cream mix, mgr removed it Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Mgr moved handle up Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit by stove, mgr placed one Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink at cook line in front of fryers, mounted on counter by box freezer, employee placed one Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Containers and a cooler on the way, rear door Corrected On-Site

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By tankless water heaters, mgr removed it Corrected On-Site