CAFFE PORTOFINO
13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High 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.
01B-02-5High 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.
03A-02-5High Priority – 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.
Intermediate 6
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer not showing accurate temperature for walk in cooler.
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in coffee bar area.
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese sauce inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per operator was made two days prior to inspection.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing water not labeled in kitchen near steam table.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in front of cook line.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 44F-45F.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without hair restraint preparing food. Operator put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – 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.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 100F at steam table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled near dry storage.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on bottom shelf inside standing reach in freezer. Operator cleaned interior of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.