Fogo de Chao

645 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Passed re-check · Jul 23, 2026 Directions
57
Poor BiteKarma score 57 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 23, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
  • Keeps coming up: Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule., cited 2 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
  • #61 in Minneapolis's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 23

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Provide a manufacturer's data plate on the warewashing machine that indicates the machines operating specifications required for washing, rinsing and sanitizing temperature, pressure requirements and conveyor or cycle speed.
  3. Passed May 11

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Keep poisonous or toxic materials away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.
    • Critical For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
    • Critical Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Minor Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
    • Minor Provide the proper wash water temperature for the warewashing machine as specified in rule and the manufacturer's data plate.
    • Minor Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Minor Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Provide a manufacturer's data plate on the warewashing machine that indicates the machines operating specifications required for washing, rinsing and sanitizing temperature, pressure requirements and conveyor or cycle speed.
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Apr 30

    Follow-Up Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
  6. Passed Apr 8

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
    • Critical Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Minor Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Minor Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Minor All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Minor Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
    • Minor Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Minor Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
    • Minor Store food preparation or dispensing utensils that are used with non-TCS foods, such as ice, in a clean, protected location.
    • Minor Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Minor Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • Minor Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Minor Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

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