PORTOFINO RISTORANTE & BAR
2630 Harbourside Drive
Florida, 34228
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed knife and pitcher in hand sinks. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as of in bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in multiple in-use tongs on equipment door handles. Operator removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls and single service cups used as scoops in containers of food throughout the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks above the cook line and clean dishes in the kitchen. Operator removed the drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones above clean dishes in the warewashing area and above the cook line. Operator removed the phones. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat shredded cheese and heavy cream in the right side cook line make table. Operator removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line in ice: Butter (65F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in the pizza make table: Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed more ice on the cook line foods and placed ice on the make table foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the warewashing and pizza make area hand wash sinks blocked by dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean bowls stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table next to clean equipment in the wait station area. Chef removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).