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VALE FOOD CO

9537 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10957253

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing at front counter area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents throughout establishment. Warning
  • 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 salmon thawed in ROP under grill; 7 filets. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored above food for customers in reach in cooler next to dry storage rack. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and rinds worn by employees. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under ovens. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; flour, oats, almond butter, soy sauce on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at reach in cooler for customers; in house yogurts and chia pudding. Items mentioned missing address and company name. Observed cookies baked in house at front counter for customer access, missing date and address of company. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of coolers soiled at front counter. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers in back hall on floor. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef in chicken in standing hot water. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques, drained water and ran cold water. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmers in kitchen area: quinoa (80F - Hot Holding); white rice (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees reheat items to 165 for Hot Holding. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer frozen food stored in to go bag. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed in ROP under grill; 7 filets. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink in kitchen area. Warning
  • 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. Warning
  • 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 no certificates for employees on site. Observed Morgan and Elizabeth. 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 no form or training on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter and in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize for all ware washing sanitizing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to continue three compartment sink for all ware washing and sanitizing until dish machine is repaired. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front prep area in a container of granola. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at prep table reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed still soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, 2 buckets of soy sauce and a container of granola stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/ description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front lobby self serve beverage container cups of yogurt parfaits and brownies lacking information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: At time of callback inspection observed container cups not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep area reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at storage shelf not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: At time of callback inspection still observed not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize for all ware washing sanitizing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front lobby self serve beverage container cups of yogurt parfaits and brownies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: At time of callback inspection still observed not date marked. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front prep area in a container of granola. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at prep table reach in cooler. Warning
  • 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 5 packs of salmon (frozen placed in reach in cooler under griddle to thaw not removed from packaging. Cook removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, 2 buckets of soy sauce and a container of granola stored on the floor. Warning
  • 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 in a container of raw beef at prep table reach in cooler. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front lobby self serve beverage container cups of yogurt parfaits and brownies lacking information. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on a container with diced potatoes, labeled fried onions. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep area reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of salt at storage shelf not covered. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at storage shelf not labeled. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize for all ware washing sanitizing. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at prep table reach in freezer raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp and salmon. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of corn salsa at standing reach in cooler unit date marked 11/29 for prep date. 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 at front counter spicy noodles (110F - Hot Holding). Operator increased heat to reheat. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory available for ahi tuna and salmon poke bowls served raw. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front lobby self serve beverage container cups of yogurt parfaits and brownies. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk-in cooler.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk-in cooler.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the shelves at walk-in cooler soiled.
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line on hand wash sink at dishwasher area.

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