VALENTI ALLEGRO BISTRO
1740 E VENICE AVE UNIT #10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for raw calamari in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface near the pizza station.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from a beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed packages of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed packages of chocolate chips stored on the floor in the kitchen.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on the reach in coolers on the cook line.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4: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.
- 06-01-5: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
- 03A-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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 53B-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
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the kitchen across from the walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta stuffed pasta shells (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the above foods were pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the items back in the walk in cooler. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the items. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) on a table at the wait station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed raw calamari (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the above foods were pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2.5 hours prior. The operator placed the items back in the walk in cooler. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding) at the wait station. The operator stated the butter has been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the butter in a reach in cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the back storage area. The operator cleaned up the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam to go boxes stored on the floor in the kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags. covering pizza dough in the walk in cooler. Observed non-food grade bags. used to stored bread in the kitchen. The operator removed the foods from the non-food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta stuffed pasta shells (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the above foods were pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the items back in the walk in cooler. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the items. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) on a table at the wait station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the front counter blocked by rolling racks. The operator moved the rack allowing access to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observe, walk in shelving has accumulation of soil, residue and mold-like substance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed walk in shelving is rusty and pitted **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observe, walk in shelving has accumulation of soil, residue and mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed walk in shelving is rusty and pitted **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stalls.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 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 solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator discontinued the use of the dishmachine and called a technician for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage and raw bacon stored over unwashed onions. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager Frank Rossitto 7/14/2023. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dish area blocked by kitchen equipment. The operator removed the equipment making the hand sink accessible. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).