PORTOFINO RISTORANTE & BAR
2630 HARBOURSIDE DR, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941.383.8821
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in kitchen with food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed buildup of lime scale in dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with groves and cut marks.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in bar area beneath equipment with a build up of soil and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack in dish machine area with build up of soil.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled juice stored on the floor in room behind bar area. Operator moved juice to a shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning and sanitizing the area.
May 8, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed knife and pitcher in hand sinks. Chef removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as of in bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in multiple in-use tongs on equipment door handles. Operator removed all tongs.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat shredded cheese and heavy cream in the right side cook line make table. Operator removed the shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line in ice: Butter (65F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in the pizza make table: Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed more ice on the cook line foods and placed ice on the make table foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the warewashing and pizza make area hand wash sinks blocked by dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls and single service cups used as scoops in containers of food throughout the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks above the cook line and clean dishes in the kitchen. Operator removed the drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones above clean dishes in the warewashing area and above the cook line. Operator removed the phones.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean bowls stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table next to clean equipment in the wait station area. Chef removed the drinks.
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