VALE FOOD CO

Name: VALE FOOD CO
Address: 9537 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 33156, US

9537 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33156

License #2330048

F 34.8/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

35.2 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14] Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food
[23] No date marking of ready-to-eat TCS food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cookie in kitchen on top of dry food rack. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above prep table next to parchment paper across ice bin. Observed bag on top of sugar container in dry storage closet. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of warmer soiled next to oven. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in smoothie cooler up front. Observed exterior of blender soiled. **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack above ice machine. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in smoothie cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on smoothie table, above single service items. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on floor outside of bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler; raw chicken thighs over rice, beef and veggie mixture. Operator took to kitchen for prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet. Observed dry food shelves soiled with dust accumulation. Observed dry dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Observed no proof of employee training for employees Christina, Rudy, Yanet. All other employees are new and hired less than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
[45-04-4] - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cooking with no hood system next to dry food storage rack.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cookie in kitchen on top of dry food rack. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above prep table next to parchment paper across ice bin. Observed bag on top of sugar container in dry storage closet. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of warmer soiled next to oven. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in smoothie cooler up front. Observed exterior of blender soiled. **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack above ice machine. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in smoothie cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on smoothie table, above single service items. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on floor outside of bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed license expired 10/2024 **Admin Complaint**
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler; raw chicken thighs over rice, beef and veggie mixture. Operator took to kitchen for prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet. Observed dry food shelves soiled with dust accumulation. Observed dry dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[45-04-4] - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cooking with no hood system next to dry food storage rack.

Administrative complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[06-09-1] 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. Observed 10 salmon filets fully thawed in ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cookie in kitchen on top of dry food rack. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above prep table next to parchment paper across ice bin. Observed bag on top of sugar container in dry storage closet. **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at front counter for customers with no restraint. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases if food on floor in dry storage closet. **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of warmer soiled next to oven. **Warning**
[02D-03-4] 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. Observed for gran and go; brownies, banana bread, cookies, chia pudding and parfaits missing information. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in smoothie cooler up front. Observed exterior of blender soiled. **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack above ice machine. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in smoothie cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on smoothie table, above single service items. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on floor outside of bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no agreement or training on site. Inspector provided firm via email. **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee clock in and begin putting on gloves, no handwashing. Inspector went over handwashing techniques with all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on personal phone, then begin working with no handwashing techniques or glove change. Operator went over techniques on handwashing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter rib face with hand and arm, continue food preparation no handwashing. Inspector went over handwashing techniques with operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler; raw chicken thighs over rice, beef and veggie mixture. Operator took to kitchen for prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 salmon filets fully thawed in ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: brown rice (120F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (117F - Hot Holding); vale rice (111F - Hot Holding); noodles cooked (124F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (88F - Hot Holding); peppers roasted (89F - Hot Holding); cauliflower (92F - Hot Holding); broccoli cooked (88F - Hot Holding); sweet potato cooked (98F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding). Observed in warmer next to oven: chicken (129F - Hot Holding); cooked noodles (114F - Hot Holding); rice (130F - Hot Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet. Observed dry food shelves soiled with dust accumulation. Observed dry dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certifications on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cooking with no hood system next to dry food storage rack.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents throughout establishment. **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and rinds worn by employees. **Warning**
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under ovens. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; flour, oats, almond butter, soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[02D-03-4] 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. Observed at reach in cooler for customers; in house yogurts and chia pudding. Items mentioned missing address and company name. Observed cookies baked in house at front counter for customer access, missing date and address of company. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of coolers soiled at front counter. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers in back hall on floor. **Warning**
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmers in kitchen area: quinoa (80F - Hot Holding); white rice (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees reheat items to 165 for Hot Holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed: breaded chicken (116F Hot Holding); baked chicken (115F Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer frozen food stored in to go bag. **Warning**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed license expired; 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning**
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning**
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates for employees on site. Observed Morgan and Elizabeth. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed no certificates for employees. **Admin Complaint**
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no form or training on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Admin Complaint**

Administrative complaint recommended
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing at front counter area. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents throughout establishment. **Warning**
[06-09-1] 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. Observed salmon thawed in ROP under grill; 7 filets. **Warning**
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored above food for customers in reach in cooler next to dry storage rack. **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets and rinds worn by employees. **Warning**
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under ovens. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; flour, oats, almond butter, soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
[02D-03-4] 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. Observed at reach in cooler for customers; in house yogurts and chia pudding. Items mentioned missing address and company name. Observed cookies baked in house at front counter for customer access, missing date and address of company. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of coolers soiled at front counter. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers in back hall on floor. **Warning**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef in chicken in standing hot water. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques, drained water and ran cold water. **Warning**
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmers in kitchen area: quinoa (80F - Hot Holding); white rice (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees reheat items to 165 for Hot Holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer frozen food stored in to go bag. **Warning**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed in ROP under grill; 7 filets. **Warning**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning**
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning**
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. **Warning**
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates for employees on site. Observed Morgan and Elizabeth. **Warning**
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no form or training on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter and in kitchen. **Warning**