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NamePORTOFINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - THE ARBORETUM
Address8128 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed metal hotel pan being stored inside of handsink on main prep line during inspection. CDI - Hotel pan removed from handsink. 0 pts.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed heavily dented can being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans in dry storage area. CDI - PIC segregated can to be returned for credit. 0 pts.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed boxes of unwashed produce bring stored above and in direct contact with boxes of RTE mozzarella cheese in WIC. Ensure all unwashed produce are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of RTE foods. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed various squeeze bottles on main prep line not labeled to indicate their contents during inspection. CDI - All bottles labeled. 1 pt.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed various flies and roach in main kitchen area during inspection. More thorough or frequent pest control measures may be necessary. 1 pt.
47 0.50 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 inside of right door on pasta prep cracked, exposing insulation. Observed pizza peel on prep unit for use with large chips and cracks in the food contact surface. Observed damaged whisk in back storage area being stored as clean. Repair or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed various employee belongings being stored above and in conjunction with customer foods, multi use utensils, and single use utensils throughout entire kitchen area during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods or utensils. 0.5 pts.