VALE FOOD COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE
420 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 2
05-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic 2
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At the front counter reach in cooler, the gaskets are torn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:29 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.