VALENTINO'S NY PIZZA & REST
3550 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · (407)269-9559
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in dry storage room underneath cardboard.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024065097 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover cooked dough in the walk in cooler. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce stored on pizza make table at 57F for 2 hrs 15 minutes. Operator placed it on ice. New temp 42F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 5 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hood filters above stove Cutting boards Dough mixer
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared onsite 5 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it
Food stored on floor. Dough stored on walk in cooler floor, and olive oil stored on the floor in front counter by pizza oven. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dough mixer in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad make table reach in cooler soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over cooked ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips available for Quat sanitizer at restaurant
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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items in cold holding units not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For employee Jenny
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with blackish substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in cheese container. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler under make table on front counter. Employee placed in container and labeled employee food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored inside slicer in kitchen. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezers interior soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat onions and cucumbers. Operator corrected
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusty
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in deep freezer in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven.operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above oven area soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
Stored food not covered. Food in deep freezer uncovered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on flip top near soda machine. Operator put in sani bucket.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 2 ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some Ceiling tile in kitchen has damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in soiled and rusted.
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in dry storage room underneath cardboard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked chicken wings from yesterday cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding)
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. Two new employees one first day and the other been employed for a month, gave operator health agreement employees signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and chicken parm not date marked made a couple days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid substance. Operator labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 2 ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some Ceiling tile in kitchen has damage.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches in dry storage area under shelving and 4 dead roaches in dining room area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks on top of reach in freezer. Employees moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints throughout kitchen and food prep areas. Employees put on hats
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front of stove top near fryer. Operator moved.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen on prep table near flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed towel.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and has build up of grease. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in soiled and rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round tin pans in dry storage room not inverted. Operator fixed.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer multiple containers of food uncovered.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled, worker currently in kitchen cleaning floor and equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cover pizza boxes stored.directly on carpeted floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. All expired 8-2023
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled, worker currently in kitchen cleaning floor and equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cover pizza boxes stored.directly on carpeted floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared on site lasagna from Monday, today Wednesday, not date marked, corrected..
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. All hourly food safety training has expired for location, was already sighted on previous inspection and is on warning.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned food storage pans not inverted in back storage wire shelve
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked while still wet at beverage station
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon oil jugs stored directly on floor, corrected
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is in disrepair to dry stock room area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields broken near the ice machine and over beverage station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors and Walls soiled behind cook line and equipment.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen prep area holding colander and food storage pan, corrected
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. All expired 8-2023
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled, worker currently in kitchen cleaning floor and equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cover pizza boxes stored.directly on carpeted floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.