Caffe Portofino
13615 S. Dixie Hwy #117, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320657
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection7 high priority (no follow-up needed, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 14 basic (11 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-49
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 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.
24 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed block of parmesan cheese moldy inside walk in cooler.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef stored over butter and raw chicken stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed washed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of breaded chicken inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed can of household raid stored on shelf in dry storage area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bottles of dish detergent stored next to bottles of wine in dry storage.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Observed at coffee machine in bar area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At bar.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth for all employees. Operator began to complete certificates.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic14
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed bucket of flour not labeled in dry storage room.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour in dry storage room.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee Gatorade bottle inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In front of standing reach in freezers.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Next to reach in freezers.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed interior of ice machine soiled in prep area.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At bar.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Above reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled underneath cooking equipment.
Repeat violation
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.