PORTOFINO COAL FIRED PIZZA
650 NE 22ND TERRACE STE 112, Homestead FL 33033
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026029069 | Mar 5, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $200 |
| 1--2017041160 | Aug 3, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies for employees food handlers, not original certificates available at the time of the inspection.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not running water on hand wash sink, hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 81.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above bbq sauce container on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta dated on 02/24 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes discarded on hand wash sink at front counter.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies for employees food handlers, not original certificates available at the time of the inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not running water on hand wash sink, hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 81°.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside a bowl inside of the front counter area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed by the kitchen entrance a reach in cooler in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed bar area floor soiled, observed under equipment's soiled, observed floor drain soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust located in the bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front counter,kitchen, back area wall soiled,
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler dated on 01/28, Manager discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler dated on 01/28, Manager discarded during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at pizza station, as per employee from last Tuesday, employee dated food during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on white bin container at dry storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on breadcrumbs container, at dry storage area, Manager removed scoop from container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container not identified with common name at dry storage, Manager labeled during inspection.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked minestrone soup dated on 07/17 inside reach in cooler at pizza station. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked minestrone soup dated on 07/17 inside reach in cooler at pizza station. Employee discarded during inspection.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.
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.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment utilizing pre cooked chicken wings on site without procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on HWS at preparation area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee from 2 days ago.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee's food handlers certificates on copies.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef container stored on walk in cooler floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at preparation area.
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Discussed and provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in HWS at the prep area.
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.Provided form and discussed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) not date marked in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice dispenser at the front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a towels rack blocking hand wash sink at the back of the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and lime residues at the front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at the pizza station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the pizza station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the pizza station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the pizza station. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
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.