Portobolla

9770 S Military Trl, Boynton Beach, FL 33436-3207
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at Portobolla stretching back to 2022. Portobolla was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Boynton Beach average 79, so Portobolla is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line cutting boards no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
22-49-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
41-27-4
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**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line cutting boards no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
10-20-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
21-12-4
39
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 handling sandwich with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
09-01-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with single service items above prep table. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener mount heavily soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled, sides of coolers soiled, gaskets at reach in coolers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cooked soup stored uncovered in walk in freezer, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 drawer unit on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza line flip top
29-49-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout. Operator states new cutting boards on order **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwashing racks in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of cooked lasagna stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in prep table with cooked pizzas. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken/veal stored above cooked sausage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Slicer blade/guard soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Onserved at hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip tops
22-16-4
52
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling food with damaged gloves. Discussed with employee employee removed gloves and washed hands and placed on new gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken cutlet stored above unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 25 live roaches inside of door jamb of left side cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line coolers/microwave **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground next to steam table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 pans of raw chicken, pan f raw salmon stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
39
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on wall and rack holding clean wares in ware washing area directly next to prep table holding slicer in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside back of 2 drawer reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of middle cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall above prep table holding slicer in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of control devices located throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed approximately 8 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside of control devices throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medics stored order pick up, table at front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on wall and rack holding clean wares in ware washing area directly next to prep table holding slicer in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside back of 2 drawer reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of middle cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall above prep table holding slicer in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of control devices located throughout kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance in dining room not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside of control devices throughout kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Items stored in floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, Kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portobolla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portobolla on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portobolla?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Portobolla.

How does Portobolla compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Portobolla most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Portobolla's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Portobolla have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Portobolla means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Portobolla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Portobolla is inspected around five times per year on average.