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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – steam unit – chicken (91-114F – Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator immediately placed on heat source to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service ice dispenser visibly soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu tent – Raw tuna and raw salmon. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline cold holding equipment. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine and dry storage area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- utensils in water at 91F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Front counter – grab and go – yogurt parfait without date. Operator properly dated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area – Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.