VALE FOOD CO

1861 West Tennessee Street

Tallahassee, Florida, 32304

Leon County County

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800540

10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil stored in food container with handle touching flour. Manager removed utensil. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728613

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust on front line.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep line.
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 employee cell phone on prep table located in kitchen.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink on front line and hand sink in back preparation area.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers gaskets accumulated with mold like substance located at Super Food Station.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo cold holding at 53F. Operator placed food item in walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559006

25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo items stored in boxes on floor on left hand side of front kitchen area.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599713

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558677

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed uncompleted Hospitality Resource Supply Inc. food handler training certificates. Per manager group food handler training scheduled for this weekend. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350571

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting in back dish area. Repeat Violation
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink on frontline.
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Observed employee begin to serve food without putting on gloves.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used rags inside hand wash sink next to prep table.
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Warning