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VALE FOOD COMPANY BRICKELL

VALE FOOD COMPANY BRICKELL maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIAMI. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

900 S MIAMI AVE STE 125

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520431

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed boxes of raw chicken, fries, and bread stored on floor at walk-in freezer, water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. Water bottles at dry storage were removed off floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice buildup at ac unit in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed 2 small flying insects on the wall next to walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Did not Oobserved cutting board soiled at prep area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed next to prep area and ice machine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518139

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside granola container at smoothie area. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 personal cellphone and bottle of water on top of prep area next to walk in cooler. Observed employee personal burger no segregated from other food items inside hot box next to walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler and under triple sink. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed and posted at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at prep area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line area. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on current action. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by ware washing reach in cooler.
  • 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 Hot box : ; breaded chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding), as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned hot box to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/26/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cut tomatoes in reach in cooler by an opener. Observed cup inside cheese container at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce store on floor at walk in cooler. Observed produce stored on floor throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep area across warewashing station. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 34F thawing on standing water at 2 compartment preparation sink. Coached operator on correct procedures and placed shrimp under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided information to person in charge.
  • 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 via email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training filled out incorrectly. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566763

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of cooked garbanzo in reach in cooler and pickled onions container.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 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.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed blenders wet nesting in smoothie section.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and onions stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep area across warewashing station.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed dish wracks soiled with accumulated mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed equipment at cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen area near ware washing machine.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Arrezzio crushed tomatoes dented near seem.
  • 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 Dishmachine 0 ppm.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of all reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of hot box warmer at cookline soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses quaternary and chlorine. No test kits available to test three compartment sink and dish machine.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training filled out incorrectly. Employee training needs to be valid for three years.

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386273

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in flour container.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line near stove.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing soiled water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers across from cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled with accumulated debris. Observed exterior of flour container heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed exterior of hot box and low boy coolers in cook line soiled. Observed hood soiled p. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed stove soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of sugar stored open/ unprotected on floor in dry storage area.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and other ingredients in dry storage area missing labels.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen entire time. Observed commercially packaged fish thawing in reduced oxygen packaged bag.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
  • 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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and posted.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at all reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink slime. Observed interior of hot box warmers soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
  • 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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and staff signed forms.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8258945

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Time Extended**

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