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Brazilian · Midtown-Times Square
FOGO DE CHAO health grade & inspection history
40 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
38 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 4, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 1, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
FOGO DE CHAO inspection history
30 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | 38 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 4, 2024 | A | 8 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | 43 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 3 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
FOGO DE CHAO on the map
Common questions
FOGO DE CHAO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for FOGO DE CHAO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 4, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 38 violation points.
When was FOGO DE CHAO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 1, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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