CAFFE PORTOFINO
13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables inside walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across from cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed raw lamb stored over potatoes in walk in cooler at time of callback. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed risotto (47F – Cold Holding); squid ink pasta (50F – Cold Holding); short rib (50F – Cold Holding); lasagna (46F – Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F – Cold Holding); short rib cake (47F – Cold Holding); pasta soup (47F – Cold Holding); ravioli sauce (47F – Cold Holding); bolognese sauce (46F – Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler. As per operator all products have been stored inside since previous day. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Alfredo Sauce (50 F Cooling). As per operator, Alfredo sauce was prepared night before. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
31A-07-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in coffee bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed no hand wash sink in coffee bar area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw salmon and menu does not identify salmon as raw. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed establishment serving raw salmon and menu does not identify salmon as raw at time of callback. **Time Extended**
53B-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing water not labeled in kitchen near steam table. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed spray bottle not labeled at time of callback **Time Extended**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in front of cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black chest reach in freezer and double door reach in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed ice buildup in black chest freezer at time of callback **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed tongs on oven door handle at time of call back. Operator removed from handle during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled near dry storage. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled near dry storage. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen and dry storage area during callback. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.