BELLO VALENTINOS RESTAURANT INC
2516 N DIXIE FWY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-427-1462
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside of establishment, sewage wastewater actively backing up and running outside on the ground in the dumpster/fenced area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm cl at 110F. Operator did troubleshooting and 50 ppm cl was reached
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broth 45F, top of reach in cooler in pitcher
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sharpener area of slicer
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior ice machine - back microwave - slicer blade guard Operator began cleaning
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside dumpster area
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside of establishment, sewage wastewater actively backing up and running outside on the ground in the dumpster/fenced area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 50F in a carton, sitting in third pan overnight on cookline 50F. Operator discarded. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles over/facing thawing food in the two compartment sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. opened cream in the wait station. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior ice machine - back microwave - slicer blade guard Operator began cleaning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside dumpster area
Food stored on floor. Oil containers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Left in standing water. Shrimp and veal. Raw chicken thawing on one side of the sink and no other faucet to run water on the other products. Operator moved items to walk in cooler
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over blue cheese
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant and pasta
Accumulation of lime buildup inside ice machine. Both.
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area
Grease on the ground around recycling containers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon cut until funnel. Operator discarded
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Clam juice, dented
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 in cabinet under salad area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of main cooler overnight: egg wash 46F, veal 48F, grouper 46-50F, chicken 47-51F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened cream in server cooler. Operator discarded,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area
Food stored on floor. Oil container
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer heavy ice buildup around door and under fan
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean out in dumpster area missing cap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side door between restrooms
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. 0 ppm cl
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex over coffee station/ facing clean cups in waitstation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mixer. Operator removed hose
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fresh mozzarella from Saturday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board, cookline cooler Light soil, interior reach in cooler Can opener blade corrected on site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kani
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Kani
Clean out in dumpster area missing cap.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach. Ledge of salad area prep area in waitstation. Not set up at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink from previous day over soup in waitstation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ecigs on shelf next to spices
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side door between restrooms
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 in bottom unused oven with old equipment. 2 or 3 behind bag in the box soda storage on shelf with other debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill coffee pot by server
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One reads 70F and the other 90F at room temperature
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In corners/under prep sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Grouper special advertised on the menu board. When asked to identify grouper in the walk in freezer and manager showed a box of swai and stated that is what is typically served as grouper.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Issued to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions from Saturday, reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cookline storage shelves
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink in back room
Food stored on floor. - Bag in the box soda and oil, cookline - container of marinara, walk in cooler - Container of oil in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Between public restrooms in dining room, labeled exit blocked by folding chairs.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.