VALENTI RESTAURANT

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on an electrical cable in the equipment storage area.

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - 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/

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen.

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed no light in the outside walk in cooler.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 2-door reach-in-cooler next to the pizza station.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with an accumulation of dust on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the storm area near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in the storage area near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used on the door handles of the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flat bread pizza dough, deli meats. The operator properly stored the above foods in food grade containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler near the pizza station. The raw food was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant prepared on Saturday 5/31 with no date marked. An employee placed a date mark on the eggplant. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with an accumulation of dust on the cook line.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the storm area near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage. The operator discarded the roaches and mopped the floor. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in the storage area near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used on the door handles of the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag in direct contact with deli meats and cheese in the stand-up reach in cooler near the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage room and behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of pepperoni stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed a box of parsley stored on the floor in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of medicine stored on a shelf above a food prep area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of ketchup in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the dented can. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 small flying insects on and around the keg cooler behind the bar. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with pizza dough in the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed unidentifiable rotted foods in the out of service walk in freezer. The operator stated the freezer has been out of service for approximately 2 months. The operator discarded all the foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (54F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator stated the butter has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was given a time for public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for calamari in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the storage area behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover spinach in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - 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 glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at the entrance to the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead large roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator cleaned the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple locations throughout the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave on the cook line has an accumulation food debris. Warning

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area behind the bar. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed unidentifiable rotted foods in the out of service walk in freezer. The operator stated the freezer has been out of service for approximately 2 months. The operator discarded all the foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back of the restaurant. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

High Priority - 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine empty and no replacement available in the establishment. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut mushrooms in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the dry storage area underneath the canned food storage rack and on shelving. The operator cleaned and discarded the droppings. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Demi glacé (60F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the items in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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 Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top the of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.

Basic - 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 tuna and salmon thawing not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator cleaned and discarded the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggplant stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the rear exit.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back of the restaurant. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 large can dent can of tomatoes on can rack of main kitchen dry storage. Warning

High Priority - 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 dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million of chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dish ware and equipment. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups at wait station 72F employee stated it was taken out of reach-in cooler 2 hour prior. Observed following items on cooks line bulk butter 67F, chop fresh garlic 74F, gravy 69F, cut shallots 71F, raw ground sausage 58F.Employee stated all items were taken out of cooler 2 hours prior. Observed employees return all items to reach-in coolers. Items were rechecked before end of inspection and all were at correct temperatures.Corrective Action Taken Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line souled and worn. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen and bar storage area. Repeat 4-20-22 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting multiple boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line and dishwasher area. Warning

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on tall reach-in cooler at cooks line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in pan of standing water at 78F on cooks line. Observed employee empty water and place utensils in empty container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Light not functioning in Walk-in freezer at storage room. Warning

Basic - Ric-in cooler interior/shelves at cooks line have accumulation of soil residues. Wic-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning