How many health inspections has PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL had?

PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL

15 PALM HARBOR VILLAGE WAY, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DA SILVA BUSINESS CORP · License: SEA2800555

PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL in Palm Coast, FL has 29 inspections on record with 168 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

29Inspections

168Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 12, 2022	Rodent & fly activity	15:49:00

Inspection History (29)

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jun 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 25, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 24, 2020 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

May 1, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Flagler County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL had?: PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at PORTUGAL WINE BAR AND GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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