Jupiter, Palm Beach County

PORTABELLO CUCINA ITALIANA

351 S US HWY 1, Jupiter, FL 33477

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 9, 2026
City
Jupiter
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-08-4

Detail 24566223

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to acquire proper thermometer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-09: Time Extended

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-12-4

Detail 24565934

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw lamb and without washing hands employee handled container of mustard, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24565927

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel liners used for fresh leafy greens, discussed with operator who removed paper liners. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24565937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above pasta, discussed with operator to correct storage of products. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24565939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above unwashed produce, discussed with operator to correct storage of products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24565935

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler various raw meats stored above ready to eat products throughout walk in cooler ( raw steak over cooked lasagna, raw veal over cut vegetables) discussed with operator to correct storage of all food products. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24565940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar butter (63F - Cold Holding) per bartender product left out for approximately 30 minutes, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24565936

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. Emailed copy of clean up procedures to operator. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24565938

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on speed rack plastic wrapped trays of cooked stuffed artichokes (58F - Cooling) at 4:10 since 2:00 to 61F at 4:35, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved to walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24565930

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 24565933

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to acquire proper thermometer. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24565932

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area multiple unlaced spray bottles of cleaners, discussed with operator to label all bottles. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24565929

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24565928

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Discussed with operator who removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24565931

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Discussed with operator to install signs. Warning

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

10-05-5

Detail 24299373

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at steam table Removed Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24299375

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and pork over unwashed produce like green onions in walk-in coolers Stored properly Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24299372

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/tags not marked with last date served- some missing last date ; advised to mark

01C-10-4

Detail 24299374

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- operator was able to place tag back with the batch Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24299376

Intermediate - No per towel at handwashing sink by three compartment Provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24299377

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- at servers area; stored properly Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-19-4

Detail 23558595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor- by three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 23558337

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher loading dirty dishes inside three compartment and dishwasher and unloading / touching clean dishes afterwards without washing hands first; operator educated and employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 23558330

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting red onions and herbs to be used as a meat marinate over night ; marinate will not be heated to 145 F; educated ; employee washed hands and out gloves on; Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 23558340

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at three compartment sink washing pots and pans and rinsing them with water and placed to air dry on the above shelves ; operator educated and asked employee to set up three compartment properly and properly sanitize dishes

08A-02-6

Detail 23558336

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and raw fish stored above meat balls and cooked pasta in coolers at cook line; stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23558334

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal and raw lobster tails over cooked lamb in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly

03A-02-5

Detail 23558341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (49F - Cold Holding); bolognese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic in oil (45F - Cold Holding) tomato basil soup (45F - Cold Holding );in walk-in cooler foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice ; Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23558338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fransese sauce (115F - Hot Holding); marinara (118F - Hot Holding)under prep table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food placed on the stove to reheat to 165 F Corrective Action Taken

01C-10-4

Detail 23558342

Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- operator placed tag back Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 23558332

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sautéed spinach (68-77F - Cooling)at 3:35 to 73 F at 4:14 since 3:00 ;in walk-in cooler ; at the rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 6 hours; food placed in ice lamb (66-71F - Cooling)at 3:35 to 66-71 F at 4:15 F since 2:30;on the speed rack in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41 F within 4 hours; Placed in ice Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23558331

Intermediate - Handwash sink at the bar not accessible for employee use at all times- used to store silverware rollups inside it; operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23558329

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink; provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23558333

Intermediate - No soap and paper towel provided at handwash sink at the bar; Provided Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23558339

Basic - Food stored on floor- big pot of chicken stock at cook line Advised to store properly Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23558343

Basic - Standing water in floor- by three compartment sink

36-10-4

Detail 23558335

Basic - soiled floors all throughout the kitchen ;

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23471977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw breaded chicken over unwashed produce like peppers ; stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 23471978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. marinara (82-90F - Reheating)at 2:41 to 82-90 F at 3:05 since 2:15 ; in steam table ; at Thai rate food will not reach 165 F; advised to reheat on the stove ; food container stored in water in steam table; steam escaping ;

31B-02-4

Detail 23471980

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23471979

Basic - Food stored on floor- container with green beans by cook line; stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22811059

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed lemon in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22811057

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler Raw lamb racks over tiramisu on speed rack in walk-in cooler Stored properly Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 22811062

Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- in ice inside igloo cooler at cook line; operator placed tag inside the container Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22811056

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Rinsed hands in three compartment sink; no soap; dried on apron; priced red to cover soup containers ; Educated ; operator washed hands Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22811058

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink; provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22811061

Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of stock at cook line; stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22811060

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- water at 100 F at cook line; removed utensils Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 22750601

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Operator ordered books from SafeStaff. Time Extended

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22596198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish stock (55F - Cold Holding); marinara (52F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler ; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; food left outside while rotating foods; food out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes; food uncovered to quick chill roasted artichokes (54F - Cold Holding)on the speed rack in the kitchen; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved back to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

01C-02-4

Detail 22596197

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days. Advised to keep tags.

22-02-4

Detail 22596201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- some cutting boards at cook line

31B-02-4

Detail 22596204

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Operator provided Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22596207

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22596203

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- in the handwash sink by three compartment sink Bleach - labeled Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22596199

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of clean plates at cook line; removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22596205

Basic - Food stored on floor-green beans and other vegetables containers in walk-in cooler; advised to store 6 inches off the floor

36-68-5

Detail 22596202

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling- heavy accumulation of grease on the hoods

06-01-5

Detail 22596206

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- lobster tails and scallops thawing in prep sink and speed rack at prep area; moved in the cooler; Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22596200

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed- employee pound8ng chicken on wood block not properly sealed; removed Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 21889065

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Double door reach in cooler - operator states roasted peppers (45-47F - Cooling) not removed from cooler overnight and more than 6 hours - see stop sale.

12A-07-5

Detail 21889071

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at pantry/prep station wiped hands on apron then put on gloves - operator instructed employee to wash hands - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21889070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Double door reach in freezer - raw chicken over cooked lasagna - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21889067

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Hot line drawers - Raw chicken breast over veal chops - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21889069

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Double door reach in cooler - operator states roasted peppers (45-47F - Cooling) not removed from cooler overnight and more than 6 hours - see stop sale.

12A-03-4

Detail 21889074

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Pantry/prep area employee rinsed hands in prep sink. Operator instructed employee to use hot line hand sink. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21889072

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. Emailed copy to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21889075

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot line hand sink blocked tray of food - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21889066

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

02C-04-5

Detail 21889068

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned Lasagna in reach in freezer - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21889073

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chest coolers with seafood stored directly on the floor.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21646947

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lam chops over broccoli rabe/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw lamb chops on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 21646946

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels, clams.

01C-03-4

Detail 21646944

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels, clams

31B-02-4

Detail 21646948

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline

41-17-4

Detail 21646942

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser/by 3 compartment sink/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21646943

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By 3 compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 21646945

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stuffed clams/reach in freezer#2/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20932227

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over lasagna/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored lasagna properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20932226

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator cleaned and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20932225

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/corrective action taken/line cook put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 20932228

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Oil/shortening container/under hand wash sink/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container in proper area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20932224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored carrots back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20932223

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above dishwasher. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20932221

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler#2/wait station.

08B-12-5

Detail 20932222

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded veal/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20492832

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara sauce at 57 degrees/walk in cooler/stored overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 20492830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at 57 degrees/walk in cooler/stored overnight.

36-36-4

Detail 20492831

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.by dishmachine

38-07-4

Detail 20492828

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.by dishmachine area

08B-39-4

Detail 20492829

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Red Peppers/kitchen