Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. At the cash register, cookies and brownies offered for customer self service lacks a label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. At the cash register, cookies and brownies offered for customer self service lacks a label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
86
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mold Broken at dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen two door cooler does not fully fasten **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 small flying insects in dry storage NOT LANDING. Operator attempted to kill insects **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked pasta in turbo air cooler. Employee properly Separated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by kitchen. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers observed at dish wrack **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen flip top cooler cutting board **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen counter top. Employee provided new wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mold Broken at dish area **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of service counter with breads. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen two door cooler does not fully fasten **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish area **Warning**
36-22-4
47
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot holding unit - cooked chicken (112-122F - Hot Holding), sweet potato noodles (89-110F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked almost 2 hours ago. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Cookline - hot holding unit - cooked chicken (145-155F- Hot Holding), sweet potato noodles (108-110F- Hot Holding). Per operator cooked 15 minutes ago. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked rice. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked rice and ready to eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
58
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee entered front counter area, put on gloves and began working with food - preparing cut avocados - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - open top refrigerator - chick peas (46F); feta (41-48F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Front counter - open top refrigerator- corn salsa - ambient cooling 1 hour at 9:55am (47-48F - Cooling), at 10:15am 47-48F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator placed item in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot holding unit - cooked chicken (112-122F - Hot Holding), sweet potato noodles (89-110F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked almost 2 hours ago. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw chicken stored over raw beef - foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked rice. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired 8-31-2024. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving. Under and around all cookline equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
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. Banana nut balls with no labeling. Brownies and cookies missing packaged date. Operator properly labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
19
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - steam unit - chicken (91-114F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator immediately placed on heat source to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu tent - Raw tuna and raw salmon. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service ice dispenser visibly soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline cold holding equipment. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine and dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- utensils in water at 91F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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. Front counter - grab and go - yogurt parfait without date. Operator properly dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
47
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp, raw salmon above cut kale , sauce in tall reach in cooler . Manager removed raw fish . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding vegetables broth 69F by the steam table at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored mop bucket front of handwashing sink by the kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....bucket, container, utensils all handwashing sink at establishment. Manager removed those things . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cheese sauce prepped on Saturday, tomato sauce over 24 hours in reach in cooler . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils Knife stored between equipment at cook line . Manager removed knife . **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
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.... Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at in reach cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from the package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons at 128F water at front line . Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, sunflower seeds, flour , employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter flip top - raw fish stored over ready to eat carrots. Prep area - raw fish stored over ready to eat diced tomatoes and vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
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. Grab and go items - yogurt, dragonfruit. Reviewed proper labeling with operator. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution and switched to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
41
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
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. Cookline drawers. Reviewed proper procedures and operator immediately opened packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cookline drawer unit.
14-11-5
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. Grab and go items by register lacking date product was packaged.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Cookline drawer unit. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front hot line, mac and cheese (118-125F - Hot Holding) and vegan chicken tenders (124F - Hot Holding). Per employee both made new and in line just over 1 hr. Manager removed and placed items back to oven to reheat for proper hot holding. Second temperatures taken; both above 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine.
16-37-1
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. Metal bowl in container of dry spice by prep area. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. Salmon in lowboy drawers under grill partially thawed and still in vacuum packaging. Employee began to cut packed to allow for oxygen access. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed and replaced handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers under smoothie mixer table not labeled for common name. Employee added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale.
How does Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale is inspected around four times per year on average.
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