CAFFE PORTOFINO

Name: CAFFE PORTOFINO
Address: 13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117, MIAMI, FL, 33176, US
Rating: 0

13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117, MIAMI, FL 33176

License #2320657

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 14, 2026 · 24 findings · 7 critical

Routine - Food

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CAFFE PORTOFINO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 137 total violations — 25 critical, 26 major, 86 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of parmesan cheese moldy inside walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to reach in freezers.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[53B-10-4] 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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across cook line.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[14-86-1] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid stored on shelf in dry storage area.
[10-01-5] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of standing reach in freezers.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath cooking equipment.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of dish detergent stored next to bottles of wine in dry storage.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket of flour not labeled in dry storage room.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine in bar area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in prep area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut carrots inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both bathroom doors.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler next to black chest freezer.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across from standing freezers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in dish area. Operator picked up fish and placed inside walk in cooler.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on top of black chest freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in bar.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature in dish area. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above reach in cooler across from cook line.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel lining container of raw salmon inside standing reach in freezer. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw vegetables, raw shrimp, and limes inside reach in coolers in kitchen area.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on top of unwashed sweet potatoes inside walk in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler next to black chest freezer.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach stored next to bottles of oil and wine in dry storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink at wait station area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms without self closing doors.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across from standing freezer.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on top of black chest freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to dish area and bar area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee bar.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed parmesan cheese with mold at prep reach in cooler. Operator discarded cheese.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining plates of breaded chicken inside walk in cooler.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw chicken stored with unwashed limes inside walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in bar.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working inside bathroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in front of cook line.
[14-74-7] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without hair restraint preparing food. Operator put on hair restraint.
[14-69-4] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 100F at steam table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled near dry storage.
[22-16-4] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
[08A-05-6] 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-02-5] 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-02-5] 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.
[05-05-4] 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-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in coffee bar area.
[02B-01-5] 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-02-5] 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-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing water not labeled in kitchen near steam table.