VALENTI RESTAURANT
1200 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342922151
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in contact with bread, pizza dough, and deli meats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked roux (58F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the roux was prepared approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. The operator placed the roux in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dispose of a bucket of soap and water in the handwashing sink on the cook line.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance/slime in the interior of the ice machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area and behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the storage area across from the walk in cooler.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 76F standing water on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used to wrap the door handle of the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:29 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.