Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed in the storage room pest reports stating mouse activity.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. I reviewed the most recent pest reports with the manager reports are showing captures. Manager has stated that pest service is increasing Future reports to be forwarded to the Health department for review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shields observed cracked/damaged.Repair as needed.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Overhead light shields observed with soils.Clean the interiors to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Voids noted where piping meets the drop ceiling(dish room/cook line).Seal to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dining room--There are several private dining areas with removable doors. Seal all holes towards the rear of the closets to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There were several holes noted during the inspection(possible pest entry).Seal all holes monitor locations
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There were several holes noted during the inspection(possible pest entry).Seal all holes monitor locations
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dining room--There are several private dining areas with removable doors. Seal all holes towards the rear of the closets to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-501.13-C
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings).Provide a full detailed IPM report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations. A 24 hour notice was provided.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity under the bar cushioned seating.Remove cushions clean the interiors to remove evidence of mouse droppings.Address all concerns with pest control. Wine cellar--Clean the shelving units to remove soils/spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the ice machine to remove debris. Dining room--There are several private dining areas with removable doors Clean the floors in the door storage locations to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Seal all holes towards the rear of the closets to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There were several holes noted during the inspection(possible pest entry).Seal all holes monitor locations
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for the sanitary receptacles.
590.005/5-501.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from under the wash bay.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.29.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.29.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machines wash guage is not operating.Repair Rinse reading 185F
590.004/4-502.11-C
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed in the dish room & near the rear door.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in front of the meat oven has been repaired but it is observed with exposed cement. Properly seal
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machines wash guage is not operating.Repair Rinse reading 185F
590.004/4-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink (wash bay) observed leaking .Repair Back bar handwash sink is leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.29.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to floor to remove excess water & soils from under the handwash sink.
590.006/6-501.13-C
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in front of grill observed damaged.Repair (maintain floor smooth/durable/cleanable)
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drainpipe observed leaking.(dishroom) Repair Drainpipe at the 3 bay sink observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine hot water sanitation temp reading 200F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine & 3 bay sink available
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filers observed with dust and grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on low boy refrigerator soiled and torn. Replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in dry storage room and adjacent vacant building that is part of Hotel. Droppings obsevred in both locations. Service reports provided by PIC. PIC indicated that he has a meeting scheuduled with hotel management to address ongoing rodent issue.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed door leading from vacant room to establishment dining room with small gap in the bottom of door. Replace door sweep. Holes observed in back of house hallway walls. Person in charge has placed work order to repair existing holes.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mashed potato in hot holding unit at 110F. Person in charge indicated it had been cooked one hour prior. Product re heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black soils inside the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops and utensils stored in prep area hand sink. Person in charge corrected. Discontinue.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in back dry storage area. Back left corner of dry storage area has multiple areas with droppings. Person in charge confirmed. Pest reports received from PIC. Clean and sanitize area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sliding glass door of stand up refrigerator has broken handle. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets in dessert area refrigeration are soiled and torn. Replace. Drain between ice machines is heavily soiled and filled with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed beef cooling on low shelf in close proxmitey to trash can. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles at the bar are unlabled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at bar hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit fly activity in back room dessert and coffee area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles in back prep area need labeling. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and ansul system are heavily soiled with grease in meat cooking area. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria.
How does Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fogo De Chao - Churrascaria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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