VALENTI RESTAURANT
1200 E VENICE AVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342922151
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine empty and no replacement available in the establishment. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut mushrooms in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the dry storage area underneath the canned food storage rack and on shelving. The operator cleaned and discarded the droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Demi glacé (60F – Cold Holding); butter (62F – Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the items in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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 Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top the of warewashing machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and salmon thawing not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator cleaned and discarded the dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggplant stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the rear exit.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 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.