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VALENTI ALLEGRO BISTRO

1740 E VENICE AVE UNIT #10 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339417
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358676
DBPR license6805138

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator discontinued the use of the dishmachine and called a technician for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage and raw bacon stored over unwashed onions. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dish area blocked by kitchen equipment. The operator removed the equipment making the hand sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stalls.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.