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 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut mushrooms in the silver stand-up cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
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. The operator discarded the raw packaged salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse tongs in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Educated the employee on the hand sink is for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
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**
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 cooked sausage and cooked lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours in the walk in cooler.
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.
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple discarded carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured in storage areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in the storage area across from the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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 raw packaged salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 underneath and behind the equipment on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ladle stored in 91F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in the outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor of the storage area behind the bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.