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NamePORTOFINO ITALIAN
Address5126 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed a multitude of shellstock tags stored out of chronological order and/or void of last sold date during inspection. REHS recommended alternate storage methods to preclude further violations. PIC to re-educate staff on proper tag retention. 10 day VR required. Repeat. 1 pt.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed various TCS foods holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in unit maintaining 42F at beginning of inspection, but dropped to 32F by end of inspection. CDI - All foods voluntarily discarded. PIC stated unit had been turned up prior to inspection to prevent freezing. Staff turned unit back down during inspection, allowing unit to achieve proper temperatures. REHS advised against keeping unit at 32F to prevent further issues. 1.5 pts. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink holding above 400ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer diluted. 0 pts.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in outdoor WIC during inspection. Ensure all containers are stored at least six inches off the ground at all times. Observed various dented cans being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection. CDI - Dented cans segregated. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed various prep units damaged or void of handles during inspection. Observed lid for large container storing lettuce damaged. Repair and/or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings being stored above or in conjunction with customer foods, beverages, or preparation areas during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of customer foods and beverages. Repeat. 0.5 pts.