LE VAL DE LOIRE/ ALMA CRIOLLA
1576 SE 3 CT, Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Last inspected Jan 30, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 25 rodent droppings observed on floor next to cookline, shelf next to cookline, underneath table opposite dish machine in kitchen. 2. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine and on dish drain board in kitchen. 3. One rodent droppings located inside drawer of toastmaster at wait station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024067231 | Nov 21, 2024 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 Bar in Alma Criolla dining area.
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/. Additional restaurant concept, Alma Criolla, added in attached dining area.
Nov 22, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on Alma Criolla menu fish ceviche, mixed ceviche, and Nikkei ceviche.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 Bar in Alma Criolla dining area.
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/. Additional restaurant concept, Alma Criolla, added in attached dining area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat sauce in single door reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 25 rodent droppings observed on floor next to cookline, shelf next to cookline, underneath table opposite dish machine in kitchen. 2. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine and on dish drain board in kitchen. 3. One rodent droppings located inside drawer of toastmaster at wait station.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose observed laying on drain board next to sink at the dishwasher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris inside both drawers of toastmaster at wait station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on Alma Criolla menu fish ceviche, mixed ceviche, and Nikkei ceviche.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 Bar in Alma Criolla dining area.
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/. Additional restaurant concept, Alma Criolla, added in attached dining area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard shelf liners on bottom shelf of food prep tables in kitchen.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust in warehouse wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Two knobs missing on Dynamic oven at cook line in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris opposite cook line in kitchen.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at the hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Full glass panel missing from jalousie window next to cookline, window cannot be closed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cleaned utensil storage rack next to cookline.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Utensil storage container at wait station and at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in ware wash area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on serving tray, in utensils storage container, and under mop sink. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized dishes, storage containers, and floors during inspection.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed particle board food prep table next to cook line in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen and prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to cook line and several missing tiles on wall behind dish machine in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Knobs at the hand sink in the kitchen. 3. Bread crumbs and old food debris on toastmaster at wait station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled and stained wet wiping cloths on drain board at triple sink in kitchen.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef removed precooked baguettes from the oven with bare hands touching each baguette.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted Butter 94° on stove top in kitchen, for more than 30 minutes per operator. Operator reheated to 165.
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. Chef unable to name Big 6 illnesses and symptoms.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed underneath triple sink in the kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On prep table bottom shelves near reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Clean spoons and forks not stored inverted at the kitchen food pick up window.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown, red, and green cutting boards stored on utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Employee personal items, bag and sweater, stored on boxes of single serve utensils in the dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in front of the triple sink and in dishwasher area. Missing floor tile underneath dishwasher in kitchen.
Food storage container lid cracked, observed on flour container near prep table in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve utensils in boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in the kitchen.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw chicken stored over fish soup and raw mussels in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at the mop sink outside near exit door.
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 operator poster. Operator posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in coffee bar area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted for steak. Provided operator poster. Operator posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on cooked chicken, sliced cheese, chopped garlic in the reach in cooler, prepared two days ago per operator. Operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer measured 0ppm. Operator instructed to discontinue use until sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink, chlorine sanitizer tested at 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to cleans utensils at the triple sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from the triple sink in the kitchen.
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