The Porthole Grille
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Porthole Grille nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so The Porthole Grille is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk 61F on counter near deep fryer. Employee removed to reach in cooler and requested time as public health plan. Emailed plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired handler and 1 employee no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
67
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no chemical test kits **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no probe thermometer **Time Extended**
05-08-4
82
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Maurice Dentici expired Servsafe 5/19/19 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins by sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed red onions and case of chips on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed approximately 2 lbs sour cream at 60F in front window ice bin. Manager discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed approximately 2 lbs sour cream at 60F in front window ice bin. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Katy Guzman working approximately 3 months without training.
53B-02-5
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.Printed and employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager added spouting inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Printed for operation. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
50
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.Operator had form duplicated and signed by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed Tuna vacuum sealed and defrosted not cut from package. Operator corrected by cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
82
May 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Porthole Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Porthole Grille on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Porthole Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Porthole Grille.
How does The Porthole Grille compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Porthole Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Porthole Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Porthole Grille have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Porthole Grille 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 The Porthole Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Porthole Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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