VALE FOOD CO
815 W MADISON ST STE 106, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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.
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo cold holding at 53F. Operator placed food item in walk in cooler during time of inspection.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sinks in kitchen and bathrooms reading 75F.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sinks in kitchen and bathrooms reading 75F.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sinks in kitchen and bathrooms reading 75F.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage Ice dispenser chute located in dining room has build up of debris mold like substance.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sinks in kitchen and bathrooms reading 75F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. ceiling tiles has dust accumulated on kitchen line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front kitchen ceiling tiles has grease debris build up.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in handwashing sink on kitchen line. Manager removed and placed at dish tank.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen tiles with dust/grease build up on them above kitchen line and prep room tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink cup with liquid on shelf above prep table on cook line. Manager threw away cup in trash can.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle in ice machine with ice over the handle. AD removed ice scoop and took to dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen by triple sink dirty and mold like substance on them.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil stored in food container with handle touching flour. Manager removed utensil.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo cold holding at 53F. Operator placed food item in walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust on front line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table located in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink on front line and hand sink in back preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers gaskets accumulated with mold like substance located at Super Food Station.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo items stored in boxes on floor on left hand side of front kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Observed employee begin to serve food without putting on gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used rags inside hand wash sink next to prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting in back dish area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink on frontline.
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