VALE FOOD COMPANY GAINESVILLE
3841 SW ARCHER RD, UNIT B · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed : an open dented can of black beans on the prep table by the cam opener. Staff was informed this cannot be used. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the low temp dish wash machine tested at 0 ppm for chlorine. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect at the dirty dishes rolling rack.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the current license expired on 6-1-2026.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the 2 middle sauces in the hot well on the front line on the chef table: 122°, 124°. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : Dan does not have a current Certified Food Manager, ServSafe on line was checked. He has been here over 31 days.
Basic 1
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : 3 hand utensils in 83° water next to the hot hold cabinet on the front line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:50 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.