Portofino Coal Fired Pizza
650 NE 22nd Terrace Ste 112, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332591
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (47°F - Cold Holding); as per operator cooler was opened during delivery for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed strainer on hand sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the strainer.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employee drinking water at pizza station. Discussed with employee proper procedures.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed accumulation grease under cooking equipment at kitchen.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee phone on top of seasoning container. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.