CAFFE PORTOFINO
13615 S. DIXIE HWY #117, MIAMI, FL 33176
License #2320657
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CAFFE PORTOFINO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 11 critical, 7 major, 27 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 15, 2026 shows 23 observation rows: 6 critical, 3 major, and 14 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [06-09-1] 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler next to black chest freezer.
- [12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both bathroom doors.
- [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach stored next to bottles of oil and wine in dry storage area.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on top of black chest freezer.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar.
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel lining container of raw salmon inside standing reach in freezer. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw vegetables, raw shrimp, and limes inside reach in coolers in kitchen area.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut carrots inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler next to black chest freezer.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink at wait station area.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in dish area. Operator picked up fish and placed inside walk in cooler.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above reach in cooler across from cook line.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across from standing freezers.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on top of unwashed sweet potatoes inside walk in cooler.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in bar.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature in dish area. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler.
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