Pizzeria Porto Fino

900 E 65 St, Hialeah, FL 33013

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Pizzeria Porto Fino, the earliest from 2022. Pizzeria Porto Fino was last inspected on Nov 15, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Pizzeria Porto Fino's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper cup inside hand wash sink. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, reach in cooler, sub preparation counter. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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

42-01-4

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit by the ware washing area containing box with food service wipers. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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

36-27-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit at the front counter.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Porto Fino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Porto Fino on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Porto Fino?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Porto Fino.

How does Pizzeria Porto Fino compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Pizzeria Porto Fino most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Pizzeria Porto Fino's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Porto Fino have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pizzeria Porto Fino means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pizzeria Porto Fino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Porto Fino is inspected around two times per year on average.

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