Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
38
Last inspection
July 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 8
Fogo de Chao currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2026
- Date
- July 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fogo de Chao received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 8.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Fogo de Chao's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fogo de Chao's current NYC health grade?
Fogo de Chao does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Fogo de Chao last inspected?
Fogo de Chao was last inspected on July 1, 2026.
What was Fogo de Chao's latest inspection score?
Fogo de Chao's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Fogo de Chao have in its latest inspection?
Fogo de Chao had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Fogo de Chao located?
Fogo de Chao is located at 40 West 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50004133
Last updated: July 3, 2026