VALE FOOD CO
9537 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed license expired 10/2024 **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler; raw chicken thighs over rice, beef and veggie mixture. Operator took to kitchen for prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
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; no breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet. Observed dry food shelves soiled with dust accumulation. Observed dry dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
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 proof of any training for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed no proof of employee training at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **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 dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cookie in kitchen on top of dry food rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above prep table next to parchment paper across ice bin. Observed bag on top of sugar container in dry storage closet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of warmer soiled next to oven. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **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 smoothie cooler up front. Observed exterior of blender soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack above ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in smoothie cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
21-44-1Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on smoothie table, above single service items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on floor outside of bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 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.