VALENTI RESTAURANT

Name: VALENTI RESTAURANT
Address: 1200 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL, 342922151, US
Rating: 57.5

1200 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342922151

License #6803452

57.5 Grade F / 100

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VALENTI RESTAURANT in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 27 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 22, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08B-49-4] Observed employee beverages stored in coolers not segregated from food for the public.
[22-20-5] Observed an accumulation of a black-mold like substance in the ice machine.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in the storage area near the walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Observed multiple cooler door gaskets soiled in the kitchen. Observed shelving on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
[36-62-4] Observed no light in the outside walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
[53B-10-4] Observed a torn food handler card through FRLA missing an exam date and expiration date.
[36-32-5] Observed the hole in the ceiling in the equipment storage room repaired. Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the ice machine.
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed 1 employee with proof of food handler certification.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. The operator discarded the tuna.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of the 2-door reach-in-cooler next to the pizza station.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35A-18-4] Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on an electrical cable in the equipment storage area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored in coolers not segregated from food for the public.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of a black-mold like substance in the ice machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw veal (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding) in the glass door cooler on cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw veal (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding) in the glass door cooler on cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple cooler door gaskets soiled in the kitchen. Observed shelving on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed 1 employee with proof of food handler certification.
[36-32-5] Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the ice machine. Observed a hole in the ceiling in the equipment storage area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store and in direct contact with bread in the prep area.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Observed no light in the outside walk in cooler.
[14-09-4] Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. The operator discarded the tuna.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed a food handler card through FRLA missing an exam date and expiration date.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in the storage area near the walk in cooler.
[53A-05-6] 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/

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