Portofino Italian Ristorante

5035 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Portofino Italian Ristorante has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Portofino Italian Ristorante's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 Lbs 6 oz dented can of whole peeled tomatoes.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid substance stored on chemical rack across from ice machine.

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with food debris on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack across from dish machine.

16-46-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled within dust above cook line.

36-34-5

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink next to ice machine has no running water coming out when the left hot water faucet knob is turned. Observed the cold water faucet knob working. Operator turned the water on to the faucet during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-09-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling above triple door reach in deli cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.

36-68-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at all hand sinks throughout the kitchen and bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Jun 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by rear door has mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink on cook line.

31B-04-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves to make salad without first washing hands.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Clams tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware in ware washing area stored with food contact surfaces upright.

24-18-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Peppers stored on floor of walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk from yesterday marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine

22-02-4

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. Emailed manager reporting purpose agreement

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid at servers station **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portofino Italian Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portofino Italian Ristorante on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portofino Italian Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Portofino Italian Ristorante.

How does Portofino Italian Ristorante compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Portofino Italian Ristorante most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Portofino Italian Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Portofino Italian Ristorante have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Portofino Italian Ristorante 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 Italian Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Portofino Italian Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.

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