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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 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448534
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737561
DBPR license6805138

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (52F – Cold Holding) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the butter had been held at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. The operator iced the butter packets. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on the reach in coolers on the cook line.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor drain cover underneath the three compartment sink behind the bar soiled with a slime-like substance.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water on the cook line. The operator placed the calamari under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.