Fogo De Chao
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
Fogo De Chao has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Fogo De Chao's latest score of 67 falls below the Orlando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (47F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic (47F - Cold Holding) two door glass cooler in kitchen. Operator states doors open for 40 minutes to clean cooler. Will keep door closed **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over butter portions in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
29-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in hot box **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (127F - Hot Holding) at rotisserie in hotbox less then four hours. Operator will reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked mussels in low boy cooler on cookline. Raw ground beef over prepared salads in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At rotisserie **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (127F - Hot Holding) at rotisserie in hotbox less then four hours. Operator will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked mussels in low boy cooler on cookline. Raw ground beef over prepared salads in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid egg (46F - Cold Holding) glass door cooler near expo. Operator discarded. In unit less then four hours. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in make table near stove. In unit less then 4 hours, moved product to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At rotisserie **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork belly in meat cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in meat walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken skewer (127F - Hot Holding) in hot box at grill. Operator placed back on grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over limes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at produce walk in
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on buffet **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water over slicer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fogo De Chao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fogo De Chao on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fogo De Chao?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fogo De Chao.
How does Fogo De Chao compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Fogo De Chao most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Fogo De Chao's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fogo De Chao have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fogo De Chao means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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