VALE FOOD CO DELRAY

Name: VALE FOOD CO DELRAY
Address: 1911 S FEDERAL HWY UNIT 108, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33483, US
Rating: 25.4

1911 S FEDERAL HWY UNIT 108, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483

License #6023043

25.4 Grade F / 100

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October 5, 2026 · 13 findings · 7 critical

Routine - Food

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VALE FOOD CO DELRAY in DELRAY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 25.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 14 critical, 14 major, 9 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ...salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. See stop sale. Employee discarded fish
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut spinach 48F , cut kale 46F in cold holding table at front line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food to another acceptable cooler .
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands...cleaning broken eggs from floor with gloves and then changing gloves without washing hands to handle pasta food container . Employee washed hands after discussion.
[22-41-4] 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....chlorine 00 ppm.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed ambient cooling chopped kale 56F, kale slaw 54F stacked pan in walk in cooler . Took another about an hour later chopped kale 54F, kale slaw 51F . Manager separated pan and uncover food.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ...salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding Mediterranean chicken 125F, chicken breast 119F in alto sham at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw steak, raw salmon above pasta in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit .. Spoons, Tong , spatulas stored in 75F at cook line . Employee removed
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored towel in handwashing sink by Dishmachine. Manager removed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line . Manager provided paper towel .
[16-05-4] Wash solution not maintained clean in dishwashing sink . Employee drained water.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee prep sanitizer solution in dishwashing sink to sanitized utensils .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple oil bottles.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....white rice 51F to 53 F, brown rice 57F in walk in cooler , covered and stacked on of one another . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise discarded food .
[22-41-4] 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....chlorine 00 ppm . Advised to set up three compartment sink to sanitize utensils
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...guacamole with cut tomatoes 44F , cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more four hours . ...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....white rice 51F to 53 F, brown rice 57F in walk in cooler , covered and stacked on of one another . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...guacamole with cut tomatoes 44F , cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more four hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food .
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken steak 117-123F F, pulled chicken 122F, cooked vegetables 123F in hot holding table at front line and alto sham in kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked and higher temperature thermostat.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooked beans 130F on the prepped table , noodles 88F cooling with covered at walk in cooler . After about 40 minutes after take another temperature cooked beans 128F , noodles 72F . Employee removed been to ice bath , noodles replace in tray no covered at walk in cooler .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee removed to clean
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen, employee removed .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container, filled water in container in handwashing sink at kitchen, prep station, some food evidence in handwashing sink at front line . Employee cleaned handwashing sink .
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....ground beef was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler without date marked. Employee date marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...multi surface cleaner spray bottles . Employee labeled .