DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

VALE FOOD CO

With 7 inspections documented, VALE FOOD CO maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating in TALLAHASSEE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1861 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912683

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen tiles with dust/grease build up on them above kitchen line and prep room tables.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink cup with liquid on shelf above prep table on cook line. Manager threw away cup in trash can. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle in ice machine with ice over the handle. AD removed ice scoop and took to dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen by triple sink dirty and mold like substance on them.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in handwashing sink on kitchen line. Manager removed and placed at dish tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

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 Date: 9/9/2024

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 Date: 4/4/2024

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 Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599713

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

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 Date: 11/27/2023

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