CAFFE PORTOFINO
13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117, Miami, FL, 33176
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 24
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (24)
- 41-05-4Critical
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid stored on shelf in dry storage area.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over butter and raw chicken stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalRepeat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of dish detergent stored next to bottles of wine in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High Priority
- 01B-07-4Critical
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of parmesan cheese moldy inside walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 14-86-1CriticalRepeat
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of breaded chicken inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 21-04-4Repeat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to reach in freezers.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-04-4Repeat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-13-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Gatorade bottle inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket of flour not labeled in dry storage room.
Basic
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-14-4
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine in bar area.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5Repeat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 53B-10-4Repeat
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth for all employees. Operator began to complete certificates. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 32-04-4Repeat
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-24-4Repeat
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of standing reach in freezers.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of standing reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour in dry storage room.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.