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PORTO FINO REST

3124 S ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Bch Shores FL 32118 · (386)767-9484

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7402246
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside hand sink basin -manager exterminated live roach inside sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023062308Aug 15, 2023Dec 6, 2023$400
4--2022058333Aug 25, 2022Jan 20, 2023$200
4--2019056926Sep 12, 2019Nov 27, 2019$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheesecake 49F, Tiramisu 50F inside desert cooler out front in dining area, manager stated placed in unit 1 hour prior. Advised to monitor temperatures, unit must maintain internal temperatures of dairy to 41F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sinks inadequate in food preparation area. -server area outside of kitchen does not contain a dedicated handsink in a reasonable/conveniently accessible location. Advised to consider adding a hand sink to the area for necessary handwashing for employees who are engaged with any food handling.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent soiled with dust in server station
Basic/36-34-5
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Equipment in poor repair. -wood serving trays, non food contact surface -worm cutting board in front of oven -interior of microwave
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in. Front of walk in
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -air filter vent to ice machine
Basic/23-03-4
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Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly on top of cutting board in back, operator corrected on site
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach at hand wash sink in back, on knob to turn on water -1 live roach on wall behind hand sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single service butter placed out at tables without temperature or a 4 hour time control policy. Advised to serve butter when guests request or to place on a 4
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -fresh shredded mozzarella 47-48F, manager stated shredded at 11am, see stop sale. Advised to ensure cheese is returned to cooler as soon as possible after finishing shredding during preparation.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -thawed/sliced cheesecake out front inside display case.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -at room temperature for prep, stacking dense containers of shredded cheese without adequate time to reach 41F
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects or other pests, in control devices. -several dead roaches stuck to glue trap under hand sink inside kitchen -operator stated replacing warning detection strips
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -bulging ceiling tile in prep area
Basic/36-32-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored under contaminated location. -packaged food stored underneath soiled condensation line inside walk in cooler
Basic/08B-52-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall around water pressure valve under hand sink in back -other damage underneath 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -prep area in back
Basic/38-07-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic/36-06-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near back door
Basic/36-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top shelf on cookline across from fryer -top surface of salamander on right side of cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior threaded faucet
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave -salamander interior
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -storage racks, rust pitting the surface -handle covered with tape out front
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -slatted pallets used on floor
Basic/36-12-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers/onions (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, operator stated temperature taken @39F 2 hours prior. Began having dairy moved into other cooler/freezer. Callback inspection shall occur next day to verify cold holding temperatures inside walk in cooler..
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -meat sauce 90F in middle, 168F at edge. Stated loaded in steam table for 2 hours, manager had employee reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior threaded faucet
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave -salamander interior
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan inside basin at hand sink in back
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight substance/debris on interior of ice machine, upper portion
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. -storage racks, rust pitting the surface -handle covered with tape out front
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -slatted pallets used on floor
Basic/36-12-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris on top of oven
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish on sheet pan stored above broccoli florets inside walk in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single service butter, 69F. Operator states using time controls, no written time plan available
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine, manager diluted to 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -old debris inside interior of salamander above stove
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by trash can located sticking out in front of handwash sink near 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of refrigerator -air filter for ice machine -top surface of oven
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -clamshell containers open at server station out front
Basic/25-06-4
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in Back blocked by bucket resting inside basin
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork inside cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damaged ceiling tiles near back door
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine in prep area -dry storage
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. -bag of breading/meal on floor by door of dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris build up on wire racks above prep table in back -surface of reach in coolers -fan cover used in prep area -ceiling fan in prep area
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -dishwasher
High priority/12A-18-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside hand sink basin -manager exterminated live roach inside sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 rodent droppings on floor along wall in heavily packed dry storage room. Located behind cases of wine, bottled beer near, canned clams, styrofoam clam shell containers. -3 droppings on opposite side of cases of beverage inside same area -2 droppings along shelf/small ledge above bucket of tongs, server trays in server station outside of kitchen -manager had employees begin to clear out storage area, server area and clean up droppings during inspection
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single service butter 61F -commercial cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside cooler inside shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (45F-46 - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in Back blocked by bucket resting inside basin
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee added roll of paper towels
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork inside cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damaged ceiling tiles near back door
Basic/36-32-5
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Basic/24-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine in prep area -dry storage
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -bag of breading/meal on floor by door of dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris build up on wire racks above prep table in back -surface of reach in coolers -fan cover used in prep area -ceiling fan in prep area
Basic/23-03-4

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.