VALENTI RESTAURANT
1200 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342922151
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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/ **Repeat Violation**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a broken probe thermometer.
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.
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 lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the lasagna was cooked 2 days prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 12/2024. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling in the storage area across from the walk in cooler. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair above the ice machine behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents above the cook line soiled with an accumulation of dust and grease.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon 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 salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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 across from the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the equipment on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in the outside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in the outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Multiple carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage areas throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and is are longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:52 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.