VALENTI ALLEGRO BISTRO
1740 E VENICE AVE UNIT #10, Venice FL 34292 · 9414841880
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 40 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024043165 | Jun 18, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed an employee touch the clean food contact surface of forks using bare hand contact. The employee placed the forks in the dish area for cleaning.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the upright reach in cooler in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the handwashing sink in the cook line. The operator was printed and posted a handwashing sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go boxes stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 21, 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. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
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.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on the reach in coolers on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
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.
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.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the kitchen across from the walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler.
Apr 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler.
Apr 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
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.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
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.
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.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the back storage area. The operator cleaned up the dead roaches.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam to go boxes stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the walk in cooler.
Jan 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator discontinued the use of the dishmachine and called a technician for repair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stalls.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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