Homestead, Miami-Dade County

PORTOFINO COAL FIRED PIZZA

650 NE 22ND TERRACE STE 112, Homestead, FL 33033

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24419515

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding)raw chicken (44F -Cold Holding) raw beef steak (45F -Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day, over 4 hours. Operator segregated food during inspection. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24419512

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding)raw chicken (44F -Cold Holding) raw beef steak (45F -Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator from previous day, over 4 hours. Operator segregated food during inspection. Admin Complaint

27-24-5

Detail 24419513

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed not hot running water on 3 compartment sink , hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 83° F. Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 24419514

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies for employees food handlers, not original certificates available at the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 24419518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not running water on hand wash sink , hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 81. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed not hot water on hand wash sink , hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 83° F. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24419516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Still observed soiled interior. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24419517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Still observed. Time Extended

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24414695

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above bbq sauce container on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24414698

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta dated on 02/24 on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24414703

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24414704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24414697

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes discarded on hand wash sink at front counter. Warning

27-24-5

Detail 24414702

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 24414694

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies for employees food handlers, not original certificates available at the time of the inspection. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24414700

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not running water on hand wash sink , hot water running for approximately 6 minutes at 81°. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24414701

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24414699

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24414696

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24141535

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside a bowl inside of the front counter area.

16-21-4

Detail 24141529

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 24141534

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed by the kitchen entrance a reach in cooler in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 24141530

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed bar area floor soiled, observed under equipment's soiled, observed floor drain soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 24141532

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust located in the bar area.

36-27-5

Detail 24141531

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front counter,kitchen, back area wall soiled,

42-01-4

Detail 24141533

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23517947

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler dated on 01/28, Manager discarded during inspection. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23517944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler dated on 01/28, Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23517949

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at pizza station, as per employee from last Tuesday, employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23517948

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on white bin container at dry storage area.

10-01-5

Detail 23517950

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on breadcrumbs container, at dry storage area, Manager removed scoop from container. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23517946

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 23517945

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container not identified with common name at dry storage, Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23006513

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

02C-01-5

Detail 23006512

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked minestrone soup dated on 07/17 inside reach in cooler at pizza station. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23006516

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked minestrone soup dated on 07/17 inside reach in cooler at pizza station. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03C-89-4

Detail 23006510

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.

11-27-4

Detail 23006518

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

03C-90-4

Detail 23006519

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment utilizing pre cooked chicken wings on site without procedures. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23006520

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on HWS at preparation area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23006508

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee from 2 days ago.

53B-09-4

Detail 23006511

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee's food handlers certificates on copies.

16-03-4

Detail 23006509

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 23006514

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23006507

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef container stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23006515

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station.

21-38-4

Detail 23006517

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22546547

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22546540

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03C-96-4

Detail 22546543

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22546541

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. Warning

03C-90-4

Detail 22546542

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Discussed and provided form during inspection. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22546544

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in HWS at the prep area. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22546546

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Provided form and discussed during inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22546539

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seared chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding) not date marked in reach in cooler at salad station, as per Manager chicken was seared yesterday. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22546545

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice dispenser at the front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22109049

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22109053

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

31A-09-4

Detail 22109051

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a towels rack blocking hand wash sink at the back of the kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 22109056

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and lime residues at the front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22109054

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 22109052

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 22109050

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at the pizza station.

22-16-4

Detail 22109055

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the pizza station.

21-09-4

Detail 22109048

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the pizza station.

21-38-4

Detail 22109047

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the pizza station. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 21382885

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored stored on shelf containing togo food containers. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21382888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21382886

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed green peppers not washed before cutting. Corrected On-Site

25-17-4

Detail 21382889

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21382890

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink, mop sink.

29-11-4

Detail 21382887

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink in the prep area.

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20807039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at pizza station lasagna (46 F - Cold Holding) As per employee lasagna out of temperature less than 1 hour and moved to reach in cooler.

11-07-5

Detail 20807036

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six foodbourne illnesses sign was emailed to employee.

22-02-4

Detail 20807040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20807033

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink back room blocked by trays. Trays were moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20807041

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in hand wash sink by soda station.

16-37-1

Detail 20807034

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.

14-14-4

Detail 20807037

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in garlic oil a painting brush. Brush was discarded. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20807032

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-13-4

Detail 20807035

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster was provided by email.

51-18-6

Detail 20807038

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-10-4

Detail 20554974

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and face mask to adjust and not change gloves or wash hands.

41-18-4

Detail 20554975

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 300ppm). Establishment is to use three compartment sink until Dishwasher is serviced.

22-02-4

Detail 20554973

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some dry food on slicer.

31A-09-4

Detail 20554972

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mat in hand wash sink at ar.

23-24-4

Detail 20554971

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on cooler doors.

36-34-5

Detail 20554970

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20554977

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint in kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 20554968

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield on light back ware washing room. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20554967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled top of microwave and salamander oven.

36-27-5

Detail 20554966

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled back of three compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 20554969

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20554976

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on flour container.