What is Fogo DE Chao's health inspection score?

Fogo DE Chao has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 March 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fogo DE Chao have?

Fogo DE Chao has 27 total violations across 2 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 good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Fogo DE Chao

Name: Fogo DE Chao
Address: 2619 MCKINNEY AVE #150, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 80

2619 MCKINNEY AVE #150, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/21/2023

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0Good

Downtown

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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.

Location

2619 MCKINNEY AVE #150, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wipe cloths in sanitizing solution between usage.
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Place food pans off the floor.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Must be provided ( grease trap ticket 90 days )

Base deductions−5 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap ticket unavailable. Must be serviced every 90 days

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw beef over cooked crab in walk in freezer
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaking dishwasher sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM's expired
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths left on prep tables
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
employee cellphone on prep table
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Missing hand wash signs in restroom

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE PRODUCTS WITHCORRECT USE BY DATE.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Aluminum foil may not be used as a cover in reach in cooler.
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed fruit flies in kitchen.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Address cleaning of surface stains throughout kitchen.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wipe cloths in a sanitizing bucket between use.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
can not store utensils on cloth, cannot use foil on shelves a wax paper must be smooth durable non absorbent and easily clean able
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must register food manager course with the city of Dallas

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling for original container−5
RELABEL SANITIZE BUCKET
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
LESS THAN 150 PPM QUAT SANITIZE BUCKET
DAL-4*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded−5
PROVIDE THC PROCEDURES FOR NON CONTINUOUS COOKING METHODS, SALAD BAR FOR TCS/PHF PRODUCTS
DAL-7*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
EMPLOYEES RESTROOM 87 DEGREE F AFTER 2+ MIN, BACK HAND SINK BY 3 COMP 83.8 DEGREE F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SELF CLOSING
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
EMPTY PITCHER STORED IN HAND SINK AT BAR
DAL-8*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.−2
GLASS DISHWASHER 150 DEGREE F- CHECK THERMOMETER GAUGE

Base deductions−28 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · 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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