VALE FOOD CO
9537 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03B-15-5High 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**
14-15-4High 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**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed in ROP under grill; 7 filets. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter and in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing at front counter area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents throughout establishment. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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-49-4Basic – 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**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and rinds worn by employees. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under ovens. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; flour, oats, almond butter, soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – 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**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers in back hall on floor. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.