VALE FOOD CO
1861 W TENNESSEE ST UNIT # 240, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 11 visits since February 2024
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 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Fluid Spill Kit).
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager stated that a he had cooler door open cleaning right before inspection. All in walk in cooler. Items out of temperature less than 4 hours.
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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In superfood prep station area observed ceiling leaking water onto floor, splashing onto prep table next to blender, and into bucket in front of prep sink. Employee moved all food preparation items away from area that could cause cross contamination.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes at 54F held less than 4 hours. Operator placed tomatoes in reach in freezer during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bison meatballs hot holding at 121F during time of inspection. Operator reheated meatballs to 168F during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in gaskets of reach in cooler on front line.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In superfood prep station area observed ceiling leaking water onto floor, splashing onto prep table next to blender, and into bucket in front of prep sink. Employee moved all food preparation items away from area that could cause cross contamination.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and cans of corn on floor in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes at 47F Corn Salsa 48F and Guacamole 47F all held over 4 hours during time of inspection. See stop sale
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs store next to mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced tomatoes at 47F Corn Salsa 48F and Guacamole 47F all held over 4 hours during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes at 47F Corn Salsa 48F and Guacamole 47F all held over 4 hours during time of inspection. See stop sale
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.mop sink.
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.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Fluid Spill Kit).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 and tuna inside the walk in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, underneath three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on the prep counter next to cut lemons.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,in the unisex bathroom.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.