Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LE VAL DE LOIRE/ ALMA CRIOLLA

1576 SE 3 CT · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3489806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8847492
DBPR license1610135

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 21, 2024 12:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 22, 2024 9:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat sauce in single door reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 25 rodent droppings observed on floor next to cookline, shelf next to cookline, underneath table opposite dish machine in kitchen. 2. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine and on dish drain board in kitchen. 3. One rodent droppings located inside drawer of toastmaster at wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose observed laying on drain board next to sink at the dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris inside both drawers of toastmaster at wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on Alma Criolla menu fish ceviche, mixed ceviche, and Nikkei ceviche. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Bar in Alma Criolla dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Additional restaurant concept, Alma Criolla, added in attached dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard shelf liners on bottom shelf of food prep tables in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust in warehouse wash area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Two knobs missing on Dynamic oven at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One light not functioning at the hood. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Full glass panel missing from jalousie window next to cookline, window cannot be closed. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cleaned utensil storage rack next to cookline. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.