Valbella Restaurant

1309 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE, Riverside  ·  Restaurant / bar  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LC1-FS-385

Priority violation

At least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.

This establishment appeared twice in the town’s list under a mistyped licence number. Both histories are combined here.

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6Inspections
35dSince last
24Violations4 P · 10 Pf · 10 C
0Repeat
-5.33Trend
Aug 26, 2026Routine3 violations
22Proper cold holding temperaturescorrected on siteFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.C

Corrections due: Priority: 9/1/26 (first digit ambiguous, could be 8 or 9); Core: 10/20/26 (day digit ambiguous, reads 20 or 26)

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Dec 22, 2025Routine3 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventsThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.Pf

Corrections due: 12/30/25 (a second date is written below on the Core line, appears to be 1/22/26 but is overwritten/illegible)

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 28 removed: the form marks it in compliance. It is not a violation. Item 37 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 5, 37 and 48, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Mar 7, 2025Routine2 violations
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.Pf

Corrections due: Priority Foundation: 3/12/25; Core: 5/2/25

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 37 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 39 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 37 and 39. Found in our own review of the original form.

Jun 10, 2024Routine2 violations
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.Pf

Corrections due: 6/23/24

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Mar 25, 2024Routine12 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventsThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
15Food separated and protectedRaw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs were stored where they could drip onto or touch ready-to-eat food, or food was left uncovered.P
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
23Proper date marking and dispositionReady-to-eat food held more than 24 hours was not labeled with the date it was made or opened, or was kept past the seven-day limit.Pf
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.Pf
33Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature controlThe kitchen lacked a workable method or enough refrigeration to cool cooked food quickly, such as shallow pans, ice baths or ice paddles.Pf
36Thermometers provided and accuratecorrected on siteNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.Pf
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
44Utensils/equipment/linens: properly stored, dried, & handledClean dishes, utensils or linens were stored wet, in a dirty area, or in a way that exposed the surface that touches food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.C

Corrections due: Priority: 3/28/24; Priority Foundation: 4/4/24; Core: 6/2/24 (core date partially overwritten, possibly 6/24/24)

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 23 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 28 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 36 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 44 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 48 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 5, 15, 22, 23, 28, 33, 36, 37, 43, 44, 47 and 48. Found in our own review of the original form.

Aug 21, 2023Routine2 violations
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessibleA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C

Corrections due: Priority Foundation: 10 days; Core: 90 days

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 10 and 47. Found in our own review of the original form.

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