VALE FOOD COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE
420 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on the wall and TVs above the front serving line and expo station. 2 live small flying insects landing on aluminum to go containers on the top shelf of the cook line window. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on the walls of the mop sink Approximately 20 small flying insects landing on the single service item boxes in the corner by the dish area and dry storage room. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In the double door reach in cooler, the ambient temperature thermometer reads -15F. The food temperatures are 36F. The thermometer was replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the front counter. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On and around the vent over the prep table. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At the front counter reach in cooler, the gaskets are torn. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of granola, the handle was buried. The scoop was corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:20 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.