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VALE FOOD COMPANY TAMPA

501 N FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3741825
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780327
DBPR license3917332

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High 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**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Juice bar area **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#2Basic02D-03-4

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. Chai kiwi sweet pudding on Grab and go line by register only has the date written **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.