El Valle
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
El Valle appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
El Valle's latest score of 61 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken raw ground beef next to raw pork, same container , raw ground beef open. Operator stored raw pork above raw ground beef separated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls at kitchen not inverted. Chef inverted bowls and plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing condensed milk stored on the floor, inside walk in cooler. Chef stored bucket six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar, employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 99F. Operator placed utensil container with water to reheat inside steamer. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed under grill cooler. Raw fish stored over cut ham and cooked chicken, Chef stored ham and cooked chicken on top drawer over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over pack of cut onions. Raw fish over cooked pork inside walk in freezer. Operator stored raw hamburger patties under ready to eat food, fish under cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by window. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler bucket with oysters and mayo bucket stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area from counter. Observed at bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/. Observed restaurant underwent renovations no plans submitted to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap dispensers at two hand sink at bar area and two sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area from counter. Observed at bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under microwave and top of prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed trough out establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no covered. Manager put lids in food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed cooked rice and cooked shrimp not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles with watermark. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table gasket torn in in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Valle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Valle on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Valle?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Valle.
How does El Valle compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Valle most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Valle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Valle have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Valle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Valle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Valle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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