Ristorante Portovino

3439 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Ristorante Portovino has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Ristorante Portovino's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.

50-17-3

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink behind front counter used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in freezer.

14-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed raw branzino thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Observed cases of tomato sauce and oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food tray.

14-86-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomato sauce and oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. Manager renewed license during time of inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various foods in kitchen area.

14-86-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining a pan of dough.

21-05-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ristorante Portovino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ristorante Portovino on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ristorante Portovino?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ristorante Portovino.

How does Ristorante Portovino compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Ristorante Portovino most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Ristorante Portovino's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ristorante Portovino 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 Ristorante Portovino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ristorante Portovino is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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