CAFFE PORTOFINO
13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of parmesan cheese moldy inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of breaded chicken inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid stored on shelf in dry storage area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over butter and raw chicken stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of dish detergent stored next to bottles of wine in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine in bar area.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth for all employees. Operator began to complete certificates. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of standing reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour in dry storage room.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Gatorade bottle inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket of flour not labeled in dry storage room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.