VALE FOOD CO
9537 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 at mop sink, splitter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certificate; Heile. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Observed no proof of certificate; Heile. **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 training for any employees, Odalys, Yanet, Juliana. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Observed no training for any employees, Odalys, Yanet, Juliana. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **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 throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 coolers at front counter with ambient temp of 70/75F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tomato (67F – Cold Holding); corn (65F – Cold Holding); chickpeas (66F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (66F – Cold Holding); pickled onions (66F – Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator began placing items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Observed cooler with ambient temp of 65F. The following tcs foods stored inside: pickled onions (54F Cold Holding); Corn salad (47F Cold Holding); cheese (52F Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (47F Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice and vinegar on floor in back of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **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 yogurt parfaits, chia pudding, brownies and cookies with no labels. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags on floor in storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.