PORTHOLE GRILLE
1902 BAY RD, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-928-4208
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and spray bottle in hand sink. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on floor. Employee relocated.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk 61F on counter near deep fryer. Employee removed to reach in cooler and requested time as public health plan. Emailed plan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired handler and 1 employee no proof of training.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24.
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins by sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Observed red onions and case of chips on floor.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager added spouting inspection.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed quaternary bucket at 400 ppm. Employee corrected to 300 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with cleaning supplies in hand wash sink. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in pickled onions. Employee removed.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed dinner plates on floor. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tuna defrosting in sink without running water.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.