Fogo De Chao Churrascaria
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Fogo De Chao Churrascaria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Fogo De Chao Churrascaria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
29-34-4
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**
14-74-7
82
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
35
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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.
01B-01-4
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.
29-34-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
41-17-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters above grill and fryer area soiled.
23-03-4
47
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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**
35A-02-6
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.
08A-05-6
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.
13-07-4
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**
35B-01-4
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**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
24-05-4
50
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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**
35A-02-6
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles located in service area.
22-02-4
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense large container of salt. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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**
24-06-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
35B-01-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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**
03F-02-5
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**
22-49-4
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.
35A-02-6
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**
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
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.
22-20-5
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**
36-36-4
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**
24-06-4
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.
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria.
How does Fogo De Chao Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Fogo De Chao Churrascaria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
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 seven 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 three times per year on average.
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