VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA
4045 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 chlorine at dishwashing machine 0 ppm. Noticed tube not in container all the way. Rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed 4 lbs. bow tie pasta marked 2/6/24 ,manager discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting by soda service area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler thermometer at door not working.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad and lids open on dumpster.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari in sink in water defrosting. Cook placed in tub and turned on water to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed walkin cooler fan covers with dust buildup.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.