THE PORTHOLE GRILLE
1902 Bay Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Granada
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no chemical test kits **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no probe thermometer **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed red onions and case of chips on floor. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24. Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Maurice Dentici expired Servsafe 5/19/19 Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins by sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed approximately 2 lbs sour cream at 60F in front window ice bin. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed approximately 2 lbs sour cream at 60F in front window ice bin. Manager discarded.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed for operation. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Katy Guzman working approximately 3 months without training.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed and employees read and signed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager added spouting inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in pickled onions. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed tuna defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed dinner plates on floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tuna defrosting in sink without running water.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed quaternary bucket at 400 ppm. Employee corrected to 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with cleaning supplies in hand wash sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.Observed Tuna vacuum sealed and defrosted not cut from package. Operator corrected by cutting. Corrected On-Site
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Operator had form duplicated and signed by staff. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).