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VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA

VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA located in SARASOTA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

Clark Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495856

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed orange substance in ice machine guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle bowl in flour bin. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in left corner near triple sink and below oven on cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no shields in lights in storeroom and dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed fill pipe on cook line soiled with grease.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed potato pancake mix with old sticker. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food bins not labeled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 46F ambient cooler on cook line shrimp 45F, chopped clams 46F. Manager called for service and instructed staff to ice or relocate product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. Educated manager on requirement. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10878551

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 1 floor tile cracked in dry storage shelf.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shields missing above triple sink, rear walk in cooler, and dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

3/6/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8874694

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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.

8/28/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8725287

Met Inspection Standards

8 basic

  • 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.

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8463333

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 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

8/4/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8463198

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8346815

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int

  • 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