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PORTOBELLA

9770 S MILITARY TRL · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33436-3207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8885751
DBPR license6007442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler butter 39-50F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food past the fill line. Operator placed butter out of temp into another container to quick chill in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler across from handwashing sink shrimp 49-50F at 1:47 to 49-50F at 2:31 (ambient cooling since 12:00). At current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line cutting boards no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on food rack with ready to eat food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on continental reach in cooler door handle. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line , gaskets and interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on pizza station cooler. Operator stored in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.