Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2, the earliest from 2022. Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee not changing gloves or washing hands, changing tasks and handling ready to eat food. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed clam and mussel tags not in chronological order. All are thrown into a bag.
01C-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the walk in freezer floor. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood walls over grill and the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves and fan guards. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white rolling containers with food products removed from original packaging and not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee not changing gloves or washing hands, changing tasks and handling ready to eat food. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed it to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood walls over grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves and fan guards. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rolling containers with food products removed from original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dish ware and then clean without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowls used for scooping food products removed from original packaging from the white rolling containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves and fan guards.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rolling containers with food products removed from original packaging and not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink next to the office.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood ceiling, walls and ansul piping with a heavy grease build up over the range area.
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink next to the office.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a stainless steel bowl used for scooping ice without a handle from the ice machine in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed hood filters missing for lunch service. Employee replaced them once cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-72-4
64
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on cutting board on cook line where ready to eat food is prepared. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the broiler grill with grease build up.
23-03-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic and Oil (77F - Cold Holding) on prep table at 2:00 PM. Employee stated it had been out since 11:00 AM. Employee placed item in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on shelf next to box of salt and spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf above rolled silverware. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and slicer blade area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line next to clean equipment and employee drinks on shelf next to boxes of tin foil. Employees moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored in storage area with single service items in rear of kitchen. Employee moved bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on microwave handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2.
How does Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 compare to other restaurants in University Park?
Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the University Park average of 86.
Has Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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