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VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA

4045 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233

License #6804918

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Quick take

VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 2 critical, 12 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 9 minor.

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Imported observations
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03A-02-5] 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.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle bowl in flour bin. Manager removed.
  • [22-20-5] 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.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food bins not labeled.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed potato pancake mix with old sticker. Manager removed.
  • [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in left corner near triple sink and below oven on cook line.
  • [29-34-4] 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.
  • [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed fill pipe on cook line soiled with grease.
  • [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • [38-07-4] 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.
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VALENTINO PIZZERIA TRATTORIA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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