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 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flat bread pizza dough, deli meats. The operator properly stored the above foods in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler near the pizza station. The raw food was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (60F – Cold Holding) in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (60F – Cold Holding) in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant prepared on Saturday 5/31 with no date marked. An employee placed a date mark on the eggplant. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with an accumulation of dust on the cook line.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the storm area near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage. The operator discarded the roaches and mopped the floor. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in the storage area near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used on the door handles of the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:14 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.