VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA
4045 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-921-9600
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016037565 | Jul 20, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | $1,200 |
| 7--2015004022 | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle bowl in flour bin. Manager removed.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in left corner near triple sink and below oven on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in dry storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed fill pipe on cook line soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed potato pancake mix with old sticker. Manager removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food bins not labeled.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 1 floor tile cracked in dry storage shelf.
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.
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.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor next to mop sink.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on 2 vents in dishwasher area.
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.
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.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Did not observe ambient thermometer in walk in cooler. Outside thermometer not functioning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked frozen sausage in walk in freezer not covered. Manager had corrected by covering.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground pork defrosting in pan under preparation table.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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.Observed chlorine at dishwashing machine 0 ppm. Noticed tube not in container all the way. Rechecked at 100ppm.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting by soda service area.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler thermometer at door not working.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad and lids open on dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed walkin cooler fan covers with dust buildup.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected by cleaning.
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.