VALE FOOD COMPANY TAMPA
501 N FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813 985 7899
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 19 visits since October 2023
OCT 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 14 live flies in back dish area not landing on food. 6 live hovering around the soiled wiping cloth bag in prep kitchen area corner.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023026048 | Apr 24, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | — |
| 3--2022038053 | Jun 1, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021053684 | Nov 4, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2022003311 | Jan 6, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
19 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 14 live flies in back dish area not landing on food. 6 live hovering around the soiled wiping cloth bag in prep kitchen area corner.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Erick o Monte's issued 3-5-20 pro metric
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above broccoli walk in cooler. Raw beef stored at vet cut carrots walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut tomatoes 44F reach in cooler back kitchen employee moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp 43F walk in cooler ambient air temperatureRaw chicken 50F raw chicken 49F raw chicken 50F raw chicken 51F raw chicken 50F Mac and cheese 51F cook rice 51F raw chicken 46F kale cut kale 52F shredded Mexican cheese 51F ambient air temp 51F food held overnight no temperatures taken delivery truck dropped off boxes of raw chicken bags of shredded cheese boxes of whipping cream held less than 4 hours discussed with manager to add ice to new products.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Erick o Monte's issued 3-5-20 pro metric
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above broccoli walk in cooler. Raw beef stored at vet cut carrots walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. temperatureRaw chicken 50F raw chicken 49F raw chicken 50F raw chicken 51F raw chicken 50F Mac and cheese 51F cook rice 51F raw chicken 46F kale cut kale 52F shredded Mexican cheese 51F ambient air temp 51F food held overnight no temperatures taken delivery truck dropped off boxes of raw chicken bags of shredded cheese boxes of whipping cream held less than 4 hours discussed with manager to add ice to new products Reach in cooler front line kale 56F see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut tomatoes 44F reach in cooler back kitchen employee moved to reach in freezer 2nd temp 43F walk in cooler ambient air temperatureRaw chicken 50F raw chicken 49F raw chicken 50F raw chicken 51F raw chicken 50F Mac and cheese 51F cook rice 51F raw chicken 46F kale cut kale 52F shredded Mexican cheese 51F ambient air temp 51F food held overnight no temperatures taken delivery truck dropped off boxes of raw chicken bags of shredded cheese boxes of whipping cream held less than 4 hours discussed with manager to add ice to new products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook chicken 125F cook chicken 125F cook rice 68F cook beef 96F discussed with manager the oven needs to be turned up on heat.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Erick o Monte's issued 3-5-20 pro metric
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. Raw salmon in rop not removed from packaging in reach in Cooler on cooking stove
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored containers employee removed
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with manager not to use the machine use the three comp sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm manager will use wash rinse sanitation method
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm manager will use wash rinse sanitation method
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lemons walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kale 45 f employee added ice Back kitchen by cook line service window cheese 64 f shredded cheese 58 f blue cheese 59 f. Reach in cooler by ware washing area Cold holding cheese sauce 53 f cheese shredded 48 f arugula 49 f ambient air temperature 51 f held less than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Thai peanut 127 f hot warming unit on front line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by ware-washing area spatula stored in employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing sinks employees restocked
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside reach in coolers and freezers.
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/. Operator in process of installing dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage areas
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 120F operator reheated
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 3 compartment sink exceeding 500ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside reach in coolers and freezers.
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/. Operator in process of installing dish machine
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage areas
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled, inside of cabinets soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in 1 of 2 restrooms broken
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Employee pulled food and placed in warmer before it reached 165 for reheating. Less than 1 hour, operator placed in oven to rapidly reheat to 165F. Discussed proper reheating with operator. rice (115F - Hot Holding) re temp 169F; pasta cooked (125F - Hot Holding) re temp 166F
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinets.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light at all in walk in cooler
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 Compartment Sink tested at 0ppm operator changed sanitizer now testing at 200ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink next to dish pit in back prep area. Manager replaced towels for dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator put labels on hanging bottles next to handwashing sink in back prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. ice/water dispenser chute soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on drying rack in back dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen and food prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler in back prep area soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar area and under cabinets in service area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.sent to operator via email
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. Sent to operator via email.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar area and under cabinets in service area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler
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.