EL PORTENTO RESTAURANT
720 NW 13 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining cut cilantro in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (68F – Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler, employee stated item has been out of cooler no longer than 4 hours, she placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (88F – Hot Holding) item made this morning sitting on cooks top, employee placed in steam table to reheat item to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in corner of truck blocked by trash can, inspector moved to wash hands.
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler also has a burn/melted mark.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion with layers of skin still attached part of onion already cut.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by smoothie machine. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:01 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.