VALENTI ALLEGRO BISTRO
1740 E VENICE AVE UNIT #10 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Warning**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on the reach in coolers on the cook line.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – 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.
06-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:54 PM.
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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.