EL VALLE VINALES

EL VALLE VINALES has 5 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

11010 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10925047

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At main holding unit.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with disposable containers stored on floor. Employee place box for storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed pork at three compartment sink. Employee adjusted the faucet connection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at reach in cooler a container with cook ground beef from previous days( more than 24 hours) without label.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line wiping sweat from face with bare hands and back to work without hand wash and gloves change. Hand wash requested. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees no washing hands while conducting the routine inspection.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540317

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8332678

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Containers on floor
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 7771429

  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Time Extended**