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.
Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— 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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— 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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— 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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— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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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 April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park had?
- Valentina's Italian Bistro in Orange Park has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 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 April 17, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
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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).
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