VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA

Clark Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/6/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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.
Food Inspector #8874694
2025-03-06
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/28/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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.
Food Inspector #8725287
2024-08-28
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).