VALE HEALTHY KITCHEN BRICKELL
900 S MIAMI AVE STE 125, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed nine flying insects at dry storage area landing plastic containers of soy sauce and other food products.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Most kitchen employees.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris throughout kitchen can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation buckets inside employee handwashing sink.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked damage door gasket to kitchen, reaching cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe two metal containers of marinated chicken prepared on site missing production date, as per employee made the night prior.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters over shelf at prep area missing service date.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket reach in and cooler at front counter, soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cook line change task and place gloves on without washing hands first.
Live, small flying insects found Observed nine flying insects at dry storage area landing plastic containers of soy sauce and other food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (114F - Hot Holding); BLACK BEAN CHICK PEA MIX (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. The manager had employed reheat items and both were at a final temperature of 168F and 169F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with old food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe two metal containers of marinated chicken prepared on site missing production date, as per employee made the night prior.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters over shelf at prep area missing service date.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a sticky fly trap over prep shelf at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of dressing stored on the floor next to walk in cooler door. Observed at walk in freezer a container of chicken nuggets stored on the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe a wiping cloth under a brown cutting board at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket reach in and cooler at front counter, soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter, standing water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under three compartment sink by floor drain at warewashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe two plastic containers in the prep area, one with sugar and one with flour, not labeled.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live small flying insect in the dishwasher area and 8 live flying insects in the dry storage area. Also observed one small flying inspect in the front area around handwash sink. No flying insects landed on food contact surfaces.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and rusty vents in the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher in disrepair. Per manger, waiting for replacement part.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on shelving units in dishwasher area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket for RIC across of stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
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. Observed made on site chia puddings and yogurt with granola missing product identity/description, name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Also observed beauty collagen chia pudding has no address provided on label.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter hws.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in coolers around kitchen area and coffee station area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live small flying insect in the dishwasher area and 8 live flying insects in the dry storage area. Also observed one small flying inspect in the front area around handwash sink. No flying insects landed on food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to pay fee at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above ranch dressings, yogurt, milk inside the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 21 pieces of salmon fully defrosted inside plastic ROP bags that state to remove completely from packing when thawing, in the RIC at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at the hws at the front counter and at the hws on kitchen area entrance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter hws.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of the ice machine that's in the back area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the flour container.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and rusty vents in the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher in disrepair. Per manger, waiting for replacement part.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle on a counter in the kitchen and also one the food counter in the front area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal iPhone stored on prep counter in the front line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on shelving units in dishwasher area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket for RIC across of stove.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed broken plastic food containers stored on shelving units in dishwasher area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl handle touching the flour. Manager explained to staff. Also, utensil handle was touching RTE green pepppers at the cook line.
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. Observed made on site chia puddings and yogurt with granola missing product identity/description, name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Also observed beauty collagen chia pudding has no address provided on label.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter hws.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in coolers around kitchen area and coffee station area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 21 pieces of salmon fully defrosted inside plastic ROP bags that state to remove completely from packing when thawing, in the RIC at cook line. A stop sale was issued.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter and cutting board.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping clothes being used in the kitchen area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 9 small flying insects on the wall next to dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned area and removed flying insects during inspection.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on current action.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alejandro, Alberto, Nicole, Sofia, and Marcos working for more than 60 days with expired food handler certificates.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to prep area and ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside granola container at smoothie area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at office and dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone and bottle of water on top of prep area next to walk in cooler. Observed employee personal burger no segregated from other food items inside hot box next to walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at the time of inspection. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets all around kitchen in poor repair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler and under triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer and water bottles boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area and front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ac unit and shelves inside walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed and posted at kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and reach in cooler at prep area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob not working at hand washing sink at front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 single service box of napkins stored on the floor inside office area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot box :; breaded chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding), as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned hot box to a higher temperature.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by ware washing reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler.
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. Provided information to person in charge.
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 to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by dry storage area.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training filled out incorrectly. Employee training needs to be valid for three years and it was filled for one.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cut tomatoes in reach in cooler by an opener. Observed cup inside cheese container at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed produce store on floor at walk in cooler. Observed produce stored on floor throughout kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep area across warewashing station.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 34F thawing on standing water at 2 compartment preparation sink. Coached operator on correct procedures and placed shrimp under cold running water.
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Arrezzio crushed tomatoes dented near seem.
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. Observed Dishmachine 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of all reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of hot box warmer at cookline soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses quaternary and chlorine. No test kits available to test three compartment sink and dish machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training filled out incorrectly. Employee training needs to be valid for three years.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of cooked garbanzo in reach in cooler and pickled onions container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed blenders wet nesting in smoothie section.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and onions stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food prep area across warewashing station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed dish wracks soiled with accumulated mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed equipment at cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris.
Objectionable odors in kitchen area near ware washing machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
Fish not held frozen entire time. Observed commercially packaged fish thawing in reduced oxygen packaged bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef in sauce (80F - Cooling), as per operator beef was cooked on previous day more than 6 hours.
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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at all reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with pink slime. Observed interior of hot box warmers soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
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. At the time of the inspection shift manager printed and staff signed forms.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in flour container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line near stove.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing soiled water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers across from cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled with accumulated debris. Observed exterior of flour container heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed exterior of hot box and low boy coolers in cook line soiled. Observed hood soiled p. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed stove soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of sugar stored open/ unprotected on floor in dry storage area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and other ingredients in dry storage area missing labels.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled. At coolers throughout kitchen and reach in cooler across from food line at front service counter. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink at front service counter heavily soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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