Brazilian · Elmhurst
FOGO DE CHAO health grade & inspection history
92-50 59 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373
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
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.
- 06ACritical 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.
- 06CCritical 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | 26 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Jan 29, 2025 | C | 36 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Sep 22, 2024 | — | 47 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 22, 2024 | — | — | 2 | Administrative 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.
- 02BRecorded in 3 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded 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.
- 06CRecorded 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.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 06ARecorded 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
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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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