VALE FOOD CO
9537 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03B-15-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed: breaded chicken (116F Hot Holding); baked chicken (115F Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed license expired; 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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. Observed no certificates for employees on site. Observed Morgan and Elizabeth. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed no certificates for employees. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Admin Complaint**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
13-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and rinds worn by employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under ovens. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; flour, oats, almond butter, soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4Basic – – 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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers in back hall on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:31 AM.
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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.