Portofino Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which Portofino Coal Fired Pizza's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
27-16-4
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**
27-24-5
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**
53B-09-4
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**
42-01-4
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**
22-20-5
50
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
02C-01-5
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes discarded on hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-5
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**
53B-09-4
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**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
32
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside a bowl inside of the front counter area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed by the kitchen entrance a reach in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed bar area floor soiled, observed under equipment's soiled, observed floor drain soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust located in the bar area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front counter,kitchen, back area wall soiled,
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers across dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
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**
10-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on white bin container at dry storage area.
14-38-4
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**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03C-90-4
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**
03C-96-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in HWS at the prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-02-5
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**
22-20-5
39
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
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-09-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the pizza station.
21-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the pizza station.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at the pizza station.
23-24-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the pizza station. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored stored on shelf containing togo food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink in the prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink, mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed green peppers not washed before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Portofino Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza.
How does Portofino Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Portofino Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Portofino Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Portofino Coal Fired Pizza 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 Portofino Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Portofino Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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