VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA
Clark Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874694
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in dry storage area without shield.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 containers of pasta marked 2/27/25 stored in walk in cooler . Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard and can opener blade. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor next to mop sink.
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725287
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on 2 vents in dishwasher area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic drink cups at beverage station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Observed condensation on dishwasher area vent over clean dishes.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad and lids open. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Did not observe ambient thermometer in walk in cooler. Outside thermometer not functioning.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked frozen sausage in walk in freezer not covered. Manager had corrected by covering. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground pork defrosting in pan under preparation table.
Inspection Date: 2/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463333
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting by soda service area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler thermometer at door not working.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad and lids open on dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed walkin cooler fan covers with dust buildup.
- 22-41-4: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 at dishwashing machine 0 ppm. Noticed tube not in container all the way. Rechecked at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High 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
Inspection Date: 8/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463198
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346815
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced cooked sausage in Walkin Cooler dated 7/21/23. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Observed approximately 4 lbs. sliced cooked Sausage in Walkin Cooler dated 7/21/23. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed I Reachin Cooler on cook line Cold Holding Pasta 46F, 51F; Beans 49F, Cooked Vegetables 48F, Sausage 49F, Sliced Cheese 50F. Observed in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding Pasta 47F, Sliced Cheese 48F, Sausage 46F. Manager had employee ice products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site