VALENTINA'S ITALIAN BISTRO
330 COLLEGE DR, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904-375-0910
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. See stop sale. Observed cook place cheese on top of prepared rolls ready to be served with bare hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Whole tomatoes stored in direct contact with grocery bags in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cook place cheese on top of prepared rolls ready to be served with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna in bottom right of flip top reach in cooler at 49F. Door was found slightly open due to lasagna pan not fitting into the unit. Cook moved lasagna to walk-in cooler and temperature approximately 15 minutes later at 45F.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of bag in box soda. Cook moved chemical to proper storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium or chlorine test strips available for triple sink, wiping cloths and dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One carbon dioxide tank in the bar is unsecured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverages on shelf above prep/expo table. Cook removed beverages.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both cooks wearing a watch.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on handwash sink by dishmachine is inoperable.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink in kitchen blocked by speed rack. Employee moved rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank in bar area is unsecured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook wearing a watch.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of chicken on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Employee removed tongs form handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of small flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Apr 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line, bread stored in plastic to go bag. Also, in walk-in freezer on top of back rack, bread stored in plastic to go bags.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Owner stated the line was not all the way in the container of sanitizer. Owner fixed line and refilled sanitizer sink and rechecked at 300ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On cook line, container of garlic butter mix held on time with no time marking. Employee stated they put it out at 11 am and put time marking on container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage shed out back of establishment, container of delimer stored next to bags of flour. Employee moved chemicals away from food products.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler across from pastry display case, gallon of milk not date marked. Owner stated it was opened yesterday morning at open. Owner added date marking to milk.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Owner has time as a public health control paperwork but paperwork is not filled out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by back door has accumulated mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage cooler next to pizza reach in cooler, bag of sugar has cup used as scoop in it. Employee removed cup from bag.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler, case of pork on floor. In dry storage shed out back of establishment, box of uncooked noodles and cannoli shells on floor. Employee moved food products to shelf.
Food stored outside. On table out back of establishment, three cans of ground tomatoes and three cans of whole peeled tomatoes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on handle of pizza oven. Employee removed tongs from handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In pastry room, case of to go boxes stored on floor in front of pastry reach in freezer. Owner removed case from the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, standing water in bottom of cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage cooler next to pizza reach in cooler, container of sugar and flour not labeled.
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee head out back door, touch the handles of walk in cooler and walk in freezer stored outside, then proceeded to come back inside and engage in food prep without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler outside back door, basil stored in to go bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on make line, butter (52F - Cold Holding) stored over fill line. Item was over fill line less than 45 mins ago, per manager. Butter moved below reach in cooler to cool properly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 containers at bar are not secure.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On pizza prep table, employee drink. Manager removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arriving in kitchen, two employees engaged in food prep did not have hair restraints. Manager instructed employees to put on hair restraints.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs sitting on handle of fryer basket. Manager removed tongs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wash cloth sitting on cutting board of pizza station not stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager removed cloth from area.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in bar area simultaneously handling personal cell phone while dumping ice into bin. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in bar area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately two hundred two (202) rodent droppings in establishment: approximately 130 in kitchen area behind reach in coolers and cooking equipment, 25 in small back storage room adjacent to kitchen, 25 in bar area in dining area, 20 in small retail/bakery area near dining area, and two in small storage room by office in dining area. Employees began cleaning up droppings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray chemicals stored on shelf above to go items in small storage closet near office. Chemicals moved and stored correctly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit available. Operator has ordered test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar area.
Dead rodent present. One dead rodent in glue trap behind flip top cooler on cook line. Dead rodent and trap discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working in prep area of kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Green dumpster outside of establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sinks in bar and kitchen have "hand wash only" signs. Inspector emailed correct sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in small storage room by office.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flying insects around floor drain at end of cook line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Approximately 7 food handlers present and no one on site is a certified food manager.
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. One employee on site was hired in March
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food in outside walk in freezer, employee corrected during inspection. Multiple boxes of food behind bakery counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs on oven handles on cook line, employee corrected during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at bar, employee corrected during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen leading to outside walk in cooler/walk in freezer does not have a self closing device. Outside dry food storage shed does have have a self closing device. Outside dry storage shed's self closing device has broken off.
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.