What is Fogo DE Chao's health inspection score?

Fogo DE Chao has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fogo DE Chao last inspected?

Fogo DE Chao was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fogo DE Chao have?

Fogo DE Chao has 48 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fogo DE Chao safe to eat at?

Fogo DE Chao has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Fogo DE Chao serve?

Fogo DE Chao serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fogo DE Chao

Name: Fogo DE Chao
Address: 8815 SW 72 PLACE, Miami, 33156
Rating: 33

8815 SW 72 PLACE, Miami

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Poor

American•Pinecrest

Ranked #127 of 174 in PinecrestBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

11x

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-75

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 25/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (33/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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8815 SW 72 PLACE, Miami, FL 33156

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

4 intermediate

14 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

5 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine - Food

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

2 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

88/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

7 High3 Med9 Basic

19 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−133 pts

High Priority (6)

−100 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ATCS food not held cold at 41°F or belowRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (3)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−133 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High2 Med9 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

7/100inspection score

−82 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−82 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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