Fogo De Chao

40 West 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Fogo De Chao, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Mar 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fogo De Chao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fogo De Chao on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fogo De Chao?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fogo De Chao.

How does Fogo De Chao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Fogo De Chao most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Fogo De Chao's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fogo De Chao have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fogo De Chao 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fogo De Chao is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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