VALE HEALTHY KITCHEN JACKSONVILLE
90 RIVERSIDE AVE #603, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.329.2371
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Four flying insects in kitchen area near garbage can.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026
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- various marinades (47-50F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding); brown rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the walk in cooler from previous day. kale (69F - Cold Holding); spinach (71F - Cold Holding); mixed bleats of cut leafy greens (64-67F - Cold Holding)food items stored on prep line where food is prepared. rice (110F - Hot Holding); quinoa (98F - Hot Holding); cooked noodles (120F - Hot Holding); ground beef (112F - Hot Holding); macaroni (95-101F - Hot Holding) food items are stored in upright hot holding cabinet. Per employee food items were already reheated and are currently hot holding. Employee reheated all food items in the oven during inspection.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Thawing salmon in standing water in prep sink. Per employee they usually don't thaw in the package they normally take them out and thaw in the cooler. Label indicates remove fish from packaging and thaw under refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken- various marinades (47-50F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding); brown rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the walk in cooler from previous day. kale (69F - Cold Holding); spinach (71F - Cold Holding); mixed bleats of cut leafy greens (64-67F - Cold Holding)food items stored on prep line where food is prepared.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (110F - Hot Holding); quinoa (98F - Hot Holding); cooked noodles (120F - Hot Holding); ground beef (112F - Hot Holding); macaroni (95-101F - Hot Holding) food items are stored in upright hot holding cabinet. Per employee food items were already reheated and are currently hot holding. Employee retreated all food items in the oven during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with black debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Manager moved cart.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on storage shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on freezer is soiled with a black mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service bowls, cups and lids are stored on the floor in hallway near back door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black spoons on counter at register.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing salmon in standing water in prep sink. Per employee they usually don't thaw in the package they normally take them out and thaw in the cooler. Label indicates remove fish from packaging and thaw under refrigeration.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling in food prep area. Water leaking into trash can.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near hand sink is in the red indicating it need to be recharged.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Four flying insects in kitchen area near garbage can.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Four flying insects in kitchen area near garbage can.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored in cooked noodles, employee properly stored tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door is soiled with black mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes stored above triple sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold on Bananas manager stated they just received the Bananas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (56F - Cold Holding); beans (52F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of cooler 60F. Coolers on prep line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Stain marks on Green cutting board.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at Hand sink near oven, manager turned on water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on shelf above prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear food bins stored Above triple sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Green spoon touching coconut and sunflower seeds. Manager removed spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and freezer gasket is soiled with a mold like substance.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light missing in walk in cooler.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Several cracked and broken shell eggs in open box of eggs
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is located on faucet before the splitter, spoke with manager to move the vacuum breaker after the splitter on non chemical side. Manager moved vacuum breaker to correct location
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on smoothie counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with dry storage food items, manager moved beverage
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of spoons Touching almonds and both granolas. Manager properly stored utensils
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching cooked noodles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on work top freezer
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen area
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects in kitchen area
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly trap Stored on case of bananas, employee moved fly trap
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored in the walk in cooler over bottles of ranch, almond milk, coconut milk and sauces
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded Chicken stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 88F in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers and the walk in cooler door Dusty floor fan in server area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment stored on shelf above triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in Standing water in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table when not in use, employee put wiping cloths in sanitizing water
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects in kitchen area, 1 flying insect in dining area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (69F - Cold Holding) employee stated he was about to reheat rice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black debris on Can opener blade Mold like substance on Ice chute and water nozzle in the dining area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart blocking hand wash sink on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine located on Front counter
Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table near coffee machine
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked yellow bin with salad stored inside, cracked container with coconut pieces stored inside
Food stored on floor. Container of rice stored on floor in dry storage area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching granola in server area near register
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. Yogurt parfaits stored in customer self service area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on Gaskets in kitchen and walk in cooler door
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in on cooks line near oven
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in the dish area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of lids stored on floor in dry storage area, Single service food container lids stored on floor in service area, open case of single service bowls stored in the hallway leading to restrooms and outside seating area
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small clear cups used to scoop chocolate chips and coconut flakes
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items with no hair restraints
Food stored on floor. Two cases of food on floor in hallway, manager properly stored food items.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on double door cooler Gaskets soiled on work top coolers
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in prep area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service bags and cups stored on floor in hallway
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three bags of chicken thawing in prep sink at room temperature
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on shelf near triple sink when not in use
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. A Flying insect in kitchen area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf in walk in cooler above salsa. Manager properly stored eggs during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, employee cleaned can opener during inspection, orange stain marks on white cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with two rolling carts
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. No employee training provided at inspection
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. They have a blank employee reporting form, per manager there while staff is here she had them sign and date the form during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple solution stored near front counter area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of small ice machine in server area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler under registers
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on kitchen floor
Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor, manager properly stored soy sauce during inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching strawberry hemp, manager removed scoop
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of hot warming unit
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. Desserts on the front counter and in display case.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on a majority of all refrigeration/ freezer units
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of single service utensils stored on floor in server area. Employee properly stored utensils
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.