Fogo de Chao - Churrascaria
Latest: PASS
May 29, 2025
Address
10 HUNTINGTON AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
63 inspections
31 failures
License
License #78449
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 29, 2025
at 5:27 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Overhead light shields observed with soils.Clean the interiors to remove soils. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light shields observed cracked/damaged.Repair as neede...
FAIL
May 22, 2025
at 6:44 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Overhead light shields observed with soils.Clean the interiors to remove soils. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light shields observed cracked/damaged.Repair as neede...
PASS
February 11, 2025
at 5:09 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): There were several holes noted during the inspection(possible pest entry).Seal all holes monitor locations | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Dining room--Th...
FAIL
February 4, 2025
at 6:35 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): There were several holes noted during the inspection(possible pest entry).Seal all holes monitor locations | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Dining room--Th...
FAIL
January 24, 2025
at 7:05 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There was evidence of mouse activity under the bar cushioned seating.Remove cushions clean the interiors to remove evidence of mouse droppings.Address all concerns with pest control. Wine cellar-...
FAIL
January 23, 2025
at 5:45 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There was evidence of mouse activity under the bar cushioned seating.Remove cushions clean the interiors to remove evidence of mouse droppings.Address all concerns with pest control. Wine cellar-...
PASS
August 27, 2024
at 3:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired on 5.29.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
FAIL
August 14, 2024
at 5:13 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machines wash guage is not operating.Repair Rinse reading 185F | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Sys...
FAIL
August 7, 2024
at 4:55 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machines wash guage is not operating.Repair Rinse reading 185F | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Goo...
FAIL
July 29, 2024
at 5:30 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machines wash guage is not operating.Repair Rinse reading 185F | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Goo...
PASS
April 24, 2024
at 5:38 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 4, 2024
at 5:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine hot water sanitation temp reading 200F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine & 3 bay sink available ...
FAIL
February 20, 2024
at 5:54 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine hot water sanitation temp reading 200F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine & 3 bay sink available ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2023
at 4:12 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filers observed with dust and grease. Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Gasket on low boy refrigerator soiled and torn. Replace.
PASS
March 17, 2023
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Observed door leading from vacant room to establishment dining room with small gap in the bottom of door. Replace door sweep. Holes observed in back of house hallway walls. Person in charge has...
FAIL
March 9, 2023
at 4:51 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Observed door leading from vacant room to establishment dining room with small gap in the bottom of door. Replace door sweep. Holes observed in back of house hallway walls. Person in charge has...
PASS
February 10, 2023
at 7:04 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles at the bar are unlabled. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed beef cooling on low shelf i...
FAIL
January 31, 2023
at 5:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles at the bar are unlabled. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed beef cooling on low shelf i...
PASS
July 8, 2022
at 5:54 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles in back prep area need labeling. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters and ansul system are heavil...
FAIL
June 29, 2022
at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles in back prep area need labeling. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters and ansul system are heavil...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 14, 2022
at 7:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk storage containers need labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Banana dsh in h...
FAIL
February 7, 2022
at 5:32 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk storage containers need labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Banana dsh in h...
PASS
July 19, 2021
at 4:57 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp machines at the bar & dish room not reading chlorine.Repair. Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per ma...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 4:23 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp machines at the bar & dish room not reading chlorine.Repair. Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per ma...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 10, 2021
at 6:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floor in front of Rotisserie ovens observed with exposed cement.Repair Maintain floor smooth/durable/cleanable Manager working on a plan to resurface
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 10, 2020
at 4:13 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Choke safe certificate has expired.Provide current choke safe employee on site. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from inte...
FAIL
September 1, 2020
at 6:04 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Choke safe certificate has expired.Provide current choke safe employee on site. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from inte...
PASS
February 18, 2020
at 7:16 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): Drain in sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink not properly working | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cabinets below fryolator with heavy soils and buildup | 59...
FAIL
February 4, 2020
at 5:18 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): Drain in sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink not properly working | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cabinets below fryolator with heavy soils and buildup | 59...
PASS
December 4, 2019
at 6:50 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide fully updated clean up kit | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide certified food manager and allergen certificate | 590.003/3-501.1...
FAIL
November 26, 2019
at 4:32 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide fully updated clean up kit | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide certified food manager and allergen certificate | 590.003/3-501.1...
PASS
July 19, 2019
at 2:55 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): meat room and prep areas/replace worn white cutting boards replace cracked cover to ice machine | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): repair gauges...
FAIL
July 12, 2019
at 4:38 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): meat room and prep areas/replace worn white cutting boards replace cracked cover to ice machine | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): repair gauges...
PASS
February 26, 2019
at 5:50 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: jalapeno and onion 58 degrees cut melon 46 degrees sliced tomato 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below polenta 48 degrees in walk in/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-...
FAIL
February 19, 2019
at 4:32 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: jalapeno and onion 58 degrees cut melon 46 degrees sliced tomato 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below polenta 48 degrees in walk in/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-...
PASS
August 15, 2018
at 3:00 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp units/repair gauges
FAIL
August 14, 2018
at 4:12 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp units/repair gauges | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: clean lower level storage room behind bar to remove odors ladies restroom/repair right side faucet and mens left side faucet to ...
FAIL
August 8, 2018
at 2:37 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in walk in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp units/repair gauges | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: clean lower level storage room behind bar to re...
FAIL
August 1, 2018
at 2:47 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in walk in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp units/repair gauges | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: clean lower level storage room behind bar to re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2018
at 5:02 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tabouli salad 51 degrees/beets 60 degrees/kale salad 54 degrees/chicken salad 47 degrees/chc peas salad 45 degrees/blue cheese 51 degrees/cured meats salami 47 degrees/apple salad 54 degrees/items removed by manager ...
FAIL
February 22, 2018
at 3:59 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tabouli salad 51 degrees/beets 60 degrees/kale salad 54 degrees/chicken salad 47 degrees/chc peas salad 45 degrees/blue cheese 51 degrees/cured meats salami 47 degrees/apple salad 54 degrees/items removed by manager ...
PASS
November 2, 2017
at 4:50 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine guages not functioning Repair/replace PIC to discontinue using until fully repaired. PIC to instruct staff to use small high temp machine also in dishroom. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Imp...
FAIL
October 25, 2017
at 4:36 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine guages not functioning Repair/replace PIC to discontinue using until fully repaired. PIC to instruct staff to use small high temp machine also in dishroom. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Imp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 10, 2017
at 5:40 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed Uncovered cut fruit at the bar.Discontinue.Provide proper covers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open can of Garbanzo beans store in refrigeration unit in original can.Discontinue. Provide food grad...
PASS
November 30, 2016
at 5:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 22, 2016
at 4:06 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bulk storage container cover is broken.Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repiar wash gauge to maintain 150F reading minimum for wash cycle. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide Qua...
FAIL
April 14, 2016
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bulk storage container cover is broken.Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repiar wash gauge to maintain 150F reading minimum for wash cycle. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide Qua...
PASS
September 9, 2015
at 5:54 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shitake mushrooms in vegetable self service area 52F for less 1 hour. Product removed and placed in walkin refrigerator and cooled to 40F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
FAIL
September 1, 2015
at 11:56 AM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shitake mushrooms in vegetable self service area 52F for less 1 hour. Product removed and placed in walkin refrigerator and cooled to 40F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...