VALE FOOD COMPANY TAMPA
501 N FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale.1 can of coconut mix chaokoh brand stored with canned goods on green shelf by walk in cooler **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw meat thawing inside handwashing sink. Back kitchen. Employee removed to prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kristie capplea Amy guzzo **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Juice bar area **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee Kristy C. **Warning**
Basic 2
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine machine is turned off and not in use establishment uses three compartment sink operator sink **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. Chai kiwi sweet pudding on Grab and go line by register only has the date written **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.