Fogo De Chao
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Fogo De Chao has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Fogo De Chao's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented.
20-19(d)
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(01)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures. storage area / enclosure for refuse / recyclables / returnables not maintained free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used, as specified in section 20-21.28(a)(03) / not maintained clean.
20-21.20(h)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
70
Jul 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(j)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not installed so that the device is not located over a food preparation area / not so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on or being impelled onto exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.
(corrected on site)
20-21.21(c)(01)b
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fogo De Chao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fogo De Chao on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Fogo De Chao compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Fogo De Chao most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Fogo De Chao's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fogo De Chao have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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.
How often is Fogo De Chao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fogo De Chao is inspected around two times per year on average.
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