Pizzeria Valdiano
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pizzeria Valdiano stretching back to 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Pizzeria Valdiano's latest score of 95 sits above the Lakeland average of 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. On the end of the prep table next to the oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and drain under the 3 compartment sink is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of pizza boxes stored on the floor on the left of the pizza oven a small prep table.
25-05-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom cover missing on the side by side upright freezer across from the walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system in back kitchen.
36-62-4
86
Sep 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener blade. Stained cutting board on make line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids and containers on sugar and salt lids in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted can opener on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener blade. Stained cutting board on make line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked pasta, cut tomatoes, tomato sauce, and shredded cheese in walk in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed rusted can opener on cook line **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service container in pizza sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment and walls in kitchen **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids and containers on sugar and salt lids in prep area **Warning**
14-38-4
58
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Manager put paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By three compartment sink
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups in containers of feta, parmesan, and red peppers
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in back prep area
36-64-5
58
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed pizza maker touch cooked calzone and cheese pizza with bare hand when it came out of oven **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Warmer by front counter: marinara- started reheat at 11am, time taken 1:05pm (99F - Reheating). Manager put on stove and retemped at 177f 10 minutes later **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front counter **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed marinara warmer stored under paper towels by front counter **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks, exterior of mixer soiled with flour and debris buildup **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Valdiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Valdiano on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Valdiano?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Valdiano.
How does Pizzeria Valdiano compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Pizzeria Valdiano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Pizzeria Valdiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Valdiano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Valdiano 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 Pizzeria Valdiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Valdiano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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