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PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL

Based on 6 health inspections, PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL in PALM COAST has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

15 PALM HARBOR VILLAGE WAY , SUITES A B C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922616

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold like substance on ice plate.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Swai and grouper thawing in vacuumed sealed bags. Stop sale issued. Bag clearly states to leave frozen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives underneath microwave in back. Person in charge removed all knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed cloth. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks in coolers. Person in charge removed all drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Bottle water in ice bin.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Swai and grouper thawing in vacuumed sealed bags.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table; Garlic soup 130F, marinara 128F, onions and peppers 121F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in hand washing sink at bar. Person in charge removed all. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge replaced. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853420

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in octopus. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer cases of food on floor.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Butcher knife has tape around handle. Person in charge removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/flour on cook line not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8852897

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775701

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on clean dish rack in kitchen are not inverted.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Establishment was using container cut in half to hold mushrooms. Person in charge discarded container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-49-4:Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Clean plates on rack that is dusty.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knifes between wall and 3 compartment sink. Person in charge removed knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in salt. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service box of to-go containers on floor upstairs.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead spider in trap in kitchen. Person in charge disposed of trap. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in; Steaks 50F, pork ossobuco 49F, snapper 50F cook octopus 50F, lamb 53F, veal 51F, chicken 50F, pork 51F, beef filet 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Time out of temperature could not be determined. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in; Steaks 50F, pork ossobuco 49F, snapper 50F cook octopus 50F, lamb 53F, veal 51F, chicken 50F, pork 51F, beef filet 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Time out of temperature could not be determined. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pot in hand washing sink. Addressed immediately and she removed pot and took it to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 4 people working and no food manager on site.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some newer employees do not have food safety training.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461009

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; cases of shrimp on floor.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In salad cooler: butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter in cooler overnight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad cooler: butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter in cooler overnight.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar items in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374986

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal clothes in dry goods. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water on floor of steps.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and 3 compartment sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw steak over cook sausages. Person in charge moved steak to store properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site