Portofino, 23241 Bayshore Dr, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PORTOFINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 23241 Bayshore Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
License #: 1801714
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/07/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. soups/sauces in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef stored over cooked chicken in grill station cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. waitstation
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. outsides of cooking equipment and suppression system
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walkin cooler and storage room
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. handsink at pannini station
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline handsink has bus tub on it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by clean utensils. dish area
09/07/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. grill station cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the downstairs walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. dry foods storage room
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. outside bar
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy holding at 46 degrees F. in fry station cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 4/8/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken holding at 47 degrees F. in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. products moved to downstairs walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 4/8/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dressings holding at 49 degrees F. in ice bath at panni station. This violation must be corrected by : 4/8/10.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice holding at 117 degrees F. in steam table on cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 4/8/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fry station cooler holding at 46 degrees F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. saute 1 cooler, grill station cooler, fry station cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop at ice machine
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline and waitstation
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cooks failed to wash hands when returning to cookline and engaging in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cooks at panni bar failed to wash hands prior to and in between glove use
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cookline, dry foods storage room and dish area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. grill station cooler
  • Observed ripped/torn tin foil used as shelf cover. under mixer
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. pizza station
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stickey residue on soda dispensing nozzles. waitstation
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the dry foods storage room.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the downstairs walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. dry foods storage room
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under grill
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cart that slicer is on
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. outside bar
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. prep/dish area, outside waitstations and upstairs restrooms
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline, panni bar, outside waitstations and prep/dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry foods storage room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dry foods storage room, panni bar, outside waitstation and prep area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mop sink area and outside waitstation
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. observed seven employees on duty. This violation must be corrected by : 6/7/10.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board on line
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards main app area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen hws
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. broaster by can wash
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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