Bello Valentinos Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Bello Valentinos Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “rodent activity present as evidenced”, which has been cited two times.
Bello Valentinos Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior ice machine - back microwave - slicer blade guard Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Slicer blade guard corrected on site Interior ice machine slime **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside dumpster area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
29-24-4
86
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
29-24-4
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Clam juice, dented **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 in cabinet under salad area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of main cooler overnight: egg wash 46F, veal 48F, grouper 46-50F, chicken 47-51F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened cream in server cooler. Operator discarded, **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer heavy ice buildup around door and under fan **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area **Warning**
29-24-4
39
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean out in dumpster area missing cap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 in bottom unused oven with old equipment. 2 or 3 behind bag in the box soda storage on shelf with other debris. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill coffee pot by server
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One reads 70F and the other 90F at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In corners/under prep sink
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
55
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
52
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stock in pitchers 42-57F, Bain Marie cookline cooler overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Justin
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/1/21. Discussed self print license with operator **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in mixer bowl. Operator removed and ran mixer bowl through the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on box of gloves **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water/residue in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lasagna and eggplant portions room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bello Valentinos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bello Valentinos Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bello Valentinos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bello Valentinos Restaurant.
How does Bello Valentinos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Bello Valentinos Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Bello Valentinos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bello Valentinos Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bello Valentinos Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bello Valentinos Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bello Valentinos Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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