VALE FOOD COMPANY BOCA
5250 TOWN CENTER CIR 131, Boca Raton FL 33486 · 954-681-9119
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063890 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | $300 |
| 2--2021041538 | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 3 compartment sink set up Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, cream cheese sauce (117F - Hot Holding). The item was cooked this morning, placed in the steam table for hot holding. The item fell out of temperature while stored in the steam table. The steam table was turned up to reheat to 165F to hot hold.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the dish washing machine hand sink, the paper towels were supplied
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the prep area, a cell phone was stored on top of the salt and pepper container. The cell phone was removed
Aug 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef observed using cellphone. Chef put gloves on and began handling equipment and food. Hands not washed prior to glove use.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touched garbage bin with gloves and began cutting chicken with the same gloves. Manager educated chef on site.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable stock (86F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (98F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated 165F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at dish machine
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. Cookies and parfaits on front counter and display case
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ancho (53F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over 4 hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In large covered container.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Chef observed rinsing hands in triple sink without soap
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Bowl of raw chicken washed in triple sink and not sanitized before being placed on drying rack.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed handling raw chicken with gloves. Chef then washed bowl in triple sink with the same gloves and immediately handled clean Sheet pans and plastic wrap.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); two door cooler across from hot holding unit. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ancho (53F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over 4 hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In large covered container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); two door cooler across from hot holding unit. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding); cooked macaroni (89F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (122-135F - Hot Holding); Warner end of cook line. In unit less than four hours. All items reheated to 165F. cheese sauce (103F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Out less than Four hours. Reheated to 165F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef observed rinsing hands in triple sink.
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.
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 Tuna
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cookies at registers Banana energy balls on display case
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand sink next to panini presser
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Cookies at registers Banana energy balls on display case
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on prep table
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salmon defrosting in hand sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit for dish machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue solution On shelf next to oven and under dish machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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. Tuna Salmon
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. Chia pudding Parfait, Peanut butter cookies, almond butter brownies, lemon matcha bread at front display cases at registers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon in standing water in hand sink
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.