Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach
Last inspected:
9770 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33436Portobella in Boynton Beach has accumulated 273 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The restaurant was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. In January 2024, inspectors visited daily for three consecutive days after finding non-compliance with an emergency order, and the pattern repeated in January 2026 with additional enforcement actions in March, May, and December. Top violations involved consumer advisories, chemical storage, and hand washing compliance.
Most recent closure: March 7, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach: Emergency Closure History (4)
Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $4,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026014975 | $600.00 | Jan 5, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025054226 | $1,200.00 | Jul 7, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024015506 | $800.00 | Mar 7, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021046588 | $200.00 | Aug 28, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019000865 | $400.00 | Dec 29, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015041765 | $800.00 | Sep 16, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 11 inspections43 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach last inspected?
- Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach last shut down?
- Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach was last shut down on March 7, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach had?
- Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach find?
- Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach been fined?
- Porto Bella Italian Rest & Pizza in Boynton Beach has been fined a total of $4,000.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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