VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA
4045 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 46F ambient cooler on cook line shrimp 45F, chopped clams 46F. Manager called for service and instructed staff to ice or relocate product. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. Educated manager on requirement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed orange substance in ice machine guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle bowl in flour bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in left corner near triple sink and below oven on cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no shields in lights in storeroom and dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed fill pipe on cook line soiled with grease.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed potato pancake mix with old sticker. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food bins not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:08 AM.
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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.