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VALE FOOD COMPANY GAINESVILLE

With 14 documented inspections, VALE FOOD COMPANY GAINESVILLE in GAINESVILLE has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Robinswood
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13561546

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457269

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : a ceiling tile missing near the hot water heater. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed : vacuum packed salmon on the front line, thawed and still in original package.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a cell phone on the front line cutting board. Cell phone was pocketed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : scoops on the front line in a mini hot well, 97°.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed : a dented can of peeled tomatoes.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the Alto-Shaam, 2 flavors of cooked chicken, 122° and 117°. These were pulled and the reheating process started. ALSO, on the front line, chicken at the left end was 124°. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : winded and Sprayway window cleaner stored on the to go counter with the single serve to go items. The sprays were moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. A redundant vacuum breaker is located on the chemical side of the splitter.

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10911983

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling tile over the hot water heater is missing.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: multiple tong handles touching cooked plant product. The handles were adjusted. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe by the hot water heater is leaking onto the floor. Fix day is tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Oven off stored over cater bags, by the hot water heater. The can was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745137

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863987

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a purse and jacket stored over food for service, on the dry good shelves.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the front line hot well: potatoes 126°, chicken 127°, bison 114°, the thermostats were then turned up for the respective hot wells, to reach 165° and then hot hold at 135° or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food pan in the front line hand wash sink. This was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed lack of proof of any training. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863713

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725734

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: raw beef on the kitchen prep counter, 53°. This was placed back in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, fish on the poke station, 45°. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line speed rack: rice 82°. ALSO, chicken 99°. The chicken was moved to a heating device. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: ROP fish thawed on the front line, still in a vacuumed package.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade with dried food debris. ALSO, the shout cutting board is stained.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a food pan in the front line hand wash sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of drying devices at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of drying devices at the kitchen hand wash sink.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592128

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584655

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591856

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448991

  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed: vacuum packed salmon not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Commercial label indicates to remove from packaging when removing from a frozen environment.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: super glue at the end of the kitchen prep table. The glue was moved below. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade has dried food debris. The blade was cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed: lack of any training for employees over 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453659

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Not done yet **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: No change Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448815

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Not done yet **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347297

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not displayed.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible poster.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: bulk dry goods by the hot water heater are not labeled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: front line: cut leafy greens 48, corn 65, cheese mix 65F. Cold items iced top and open. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pasta 117, sweet potatoes 122, mushrooms 127, cheese sauce 117. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the water and ice dispensers on the front line are soiled. Observed: the can opener has dried food debris on the blade.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed: forms are not filled out.