Vale Food Company Brickell
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
30
Score
Inspectors have visited Vale Food Company Brickell 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 17 violations lately compared to roughly 12 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Vale Food Company Brickell's 30 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cook line change task and place gloves on without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed nine flying insects at dry storage area landing plastic containers of soy sauce and other food products. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (114F - Hot Holding); BLACK BEAN CHICK PEA MIX (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. The manager had employed reheat items and both were at a final temperature of 168F and 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe two metal containers of marinated chicken prepared on site missing production date, as per employee made the night prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters over shelf at prep area missing service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a sticky fly trap over prep shelf at prep area. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of dressing stored on the floor next to walk in cooler door. Observed at walk in freezer a container of chicken nuggets stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe a wiping cloth under a brown cutting board at cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket reach in and cooler at front counter, soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter, standing water. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under three compartment sink by floor drain at warewashing area. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe two plastic containers in the prep area, one with sugar and one with flour, not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live small flying insect in the dishwasher area and 8 live flying insects in the dry storage area. Also observed one small flying inspect in the front area around handwash sink. No flying insects landed on food contact surfaces. ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed one small fly flying around ware-wash area. Also observed on fly flying around dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed missing tile in the cook line. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and rusty vents in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed soiled ceiling tiles and rusty vents in the kitchen area. ** Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher in disrepair. Per manger, waiting for replacement part. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed dishwasher in disrepair. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on shelving units in dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed metal food containers with wet nesting stored on shelving units in dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket for RIC across of stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 made on site chia puddings and yogurt with granola missing product identity/description, name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Also observed beauty collagen chia pudding has no address provided on label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed missing company address for made on site chia puddings and yogurt with granola. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter hws. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed no handwash sign at front counter hws. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in coolers around kitchen area and coffee station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in coolers around kitchen area and coffee station area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live small flying insect in the dishwasher area and 8 live flying insects in the dry storage area. Also observed one small flying inspect in the front area around handwash sink. No flying insects landed on food contact surfaces. ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to pay fee at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above ranch dressings, yogurt, milk inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 21 pieces of salmon fully defrosted inside plastic ROP bags that state to remove completely from packing when thawing, in the RIC at cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at the hws at the front counter and at the hws on kitchen area entrance. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter hws. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of the ice machine that's in the back area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and rusty vents in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher in disrepair. Per manger, waiting for replacement part. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle on a counter in the kitchen and also one the food counter in the front area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal iPhone stored on prep counter in the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket for RIC across of stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed broken plastic food containers stored on shelving units in dishwasher area. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl handle touching the flour. Manager explained to staff. Also, utensil handle was touching RTE green pepppers at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - 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 made on site chia puddings and yogurt with granola missing product identity/description, name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Also observed beauty collagen chia pudding has no address provided on label. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter hws. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in coolers around kitchen area and coffee station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 21 pieces of salmon fully defrosted inside plastic ROP bags that state to remove completely from packing when thawing, in the RIC at cook line. A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter and cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping clothes being used in the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on shelving units in dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
17
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed at front counter cutting board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed boxes of raw chicken, fries, and bread stored on floor at walk-in freezer, water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. Water bottles at dry storage were removed off floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed boxes of raw chicken breast and wings stored on floor at walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice buildup at ac unit in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed ice buildup at ac unit in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed 2 small flying insects on the wall next to walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Did not Oobserved cutting board soiled at prep area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed next to prep area and ice machine. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed boxes of raw chicken, fries, and bread stored on floor at walk-in freezer, water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. Water bottles at dry storage were removed off floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ice buildup at ac unit in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
41
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on current action. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside granola container at smoothie area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone and bottle of water on top of prep area next to walk in cooler. Observed employee personal burger no segregated from other food items inside hot box next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler and under triple sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed and posted at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at prep area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line area. **Warning**
21-12-4
27
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot box : ; breaded chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding), as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned hot box to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by ware washing reach in cooler.
14-09-4
70
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training filled out incorrectly. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided information to person in charge.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cut tomatoes in reach in cooler by an opener. Observed cup inside cheese container at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce store on floor at walk in cooler. Observed produce stored on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep area across warewashing station. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 34F thawing on standing water at 2 compartment preparation sink. Coached operator on correct procedures and placed shrimp under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
26
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen entire time. Observed commercially packaged fish thawing in reduced oxygen packaged bag.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
01B-02-5
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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and posted.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at all reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink slime. Observed interior of hot box warmers soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
31B-02-4
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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and staff signed forms.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing soiled water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line near stove.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers across from cookline.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled with accumulated debris. Observed exterior of flour container heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed exterior of hot box and low boy coolers in cook line soiled. Observed hood soiled p. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed stove soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of sugar stored open/ unprotected on floor in dry storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and other ingredients in dry storage area missing labels.
02D-01-5
16
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Alexander Bornot, missing manager certificate.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed broth container stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of edamame thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 banana nut energy balls and spicy chocolate protein truffles missing labeling information. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: 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 banana nut energy balls and spicy chocolate protein truffles missing labeling information. **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vale Food Company Brickell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vale Food Company Brickell on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vale Food Company Brickell?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Vale Food Company Brickell.
How does Vale Food Company Brickell compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Vale Food Company Brickell most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Vale Food Company Brickell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vale Food Company Brickell have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vale Food Company Brickell means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Vale Food Company Brickell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vale Food Company Brickell is inspected around four times per year on average.
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