Portofino Ristorante & Bar

2630 Harbourside Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Portofino Ristorante & Bar eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Longboat Key average 81, so Portofino Ristorante & Bar trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in kitchen with food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed buildup of lime scale in dish machine. **Warning**

16-23-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with groves and cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in bar area beneath equipment with a build up of soil and food debris. **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack in dish machine area with build up of soil. **Warning**

23-03-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed knife and pitcher in hand sinks. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in multiple in-use tongs on equipment door handles. Operator removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as of in bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean bowls stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table next to clean equipment in the wait station area. Chef removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portofino Ristorante & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portofino Ristorante & Bar on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portofino Ristorante & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

How does Portofino Ristorante & Bar compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?

Portofino Ristorante & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Longboat Key average of 81.

Has Portofino Ristorante & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portofino Ristorante & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Portofino Ristorante & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Portofino Ristorante & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Portofino Ristorante & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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