Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park
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330 College Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park has logged 18 inspections with 100 total violations since 2016, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), approved food source violations (appearing in 6 inspections), parasite destruction violations (4 inspections), and chemical storage violations (3 inspections). These patterns suggest ongoing systemic issues with employee health reporting, ingredient sourcing verification, and chemical management. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 9 violations, including high-priority findings for hand washing, parasite destruction, consumer advisory, and chemical storage, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. An inspection on April 18, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 10 violations were documented, including high-priority violations for employee health policy and allergen awareness. A prior inspection on March 7, 2024 also triggered an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park last inspected?
- Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park had?
- Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park find?
- Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park was most recently inspected on September 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- No, Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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