PORTOFINO RISTORANTE & BAR

Health inspection records show PORTOFINO RISTORANTE & BAR in LONGBOAT KEY has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 7 reports on file

2630 Harbourside Drive
Florida, 34228
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Inspection #: 3676580

Warning Issued

10/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10888000

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled juice stored on the floor in room behind bar area. Operator moved juice to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning and sanitizing the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

5/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10763135

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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

1/21/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8777807

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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

4/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8650691

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 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**

4/10/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8589466

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

1/10/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8376383

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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