VALENTI RESTAURANT
1200 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342922151
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store and in direct contact with bread in the prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on an electrical cable in the equipment storage area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw veal (50F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); cooked clams (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F – Cold Holding) in the glass door cooler on cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw veal (50F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); cooked clams (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F – Cold Holding) in the glass door cooler on cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. Observed 1 employee with proof of food handler certification.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed a food handler card through FRLA missing an exam date and expiration date.
Basic 12
14-09-4Basic – Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of a black-mold like substance in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the ice machine. Observed a hole in the ceiling in the equipment storage area.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored in coolers not segregated from food for the public.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in the storage area near the walk in cooler.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed no light in the outside walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple cooler door gaskets soiled in the kitchen. Observed shelving on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of the 2-door reach-in-cooler next to the pizza station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:14 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.