RISTORANTE PORTOVINO
3439 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 305.945.5646
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables.
Observed bread stored in Nonfood-grade bags. Located in walk in freezer.
Establishment reduced oxygen method for raw beef and raw chicken. Advised manager that reduced oxygen method requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per manager all food was packaged today and removed from packaging. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler/freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink behind front counter used by food employees.
Observed cases of tomato sauce and oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Observed raw branzino thawing in standing water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food tray.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomato sauce and oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various foods in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. Manager renewed license during time of 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining a pan of dough.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various trays of cut vegetables.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.