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Brazilian · Elmhurst

FOGO DE CHAO health grade & inspection history

92-50 59 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373

36 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (Jan 29, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 29, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jan 29, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical 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.

  • 06A
    Critical violation

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 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

11 fewer 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 4, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Mar 7, 2025265Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Jan 29, 2025C365Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Sep 22, 2024477Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Sep 22, 20242Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 06A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

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 C, dated Jan 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 36 violation points.

When was FOGO DE CHAO last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 29, 2025.

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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