VALE FOOD COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE
420 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (11)
- 22-43-4CriticalCorrected on site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was changed to Chlorine, 100ppm chlorine
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was changed to Chlorine, 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box, cooked meatballs (106F - Hot Holding). The meat balls were cooked approximately 2 hours ago. The meatballs were voluntarily discarded in place of reheating.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box, cooked meatballs (106F - Hot Holding). The meat balls were cooked approximately 2 hours ago. The meatballs were voluntarily discarded in place of reheating. **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-02-8CriticalRepeat
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 live small flying insects on the walls in the dining room. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on chemical boxes in the dry storage area.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 live small flying insects on the walls in the dining room. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on chemical boxes in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-36-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At the front line, flip top cooler on the smoothie side
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At the front line, flip top cooler on the smoothie side **Warning**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the 3CS.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the 3CS. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front line hand wash sink. The chef supplied paper towels
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front line hand wash sink. The chef supplied paper towels **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front line hand wash sink. The chef corrected
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front line hand wash sink. The chef corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-16-4Corrected on site
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. The pots and pans were not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. The pots and pans were rewashed and sanitized.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. The pots and pans were not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. The pots and pans were rewashed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to cook line prep sink, a spray bottle of table cleaner was not labeled. The chef labeled the spray bottle
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to cook line prep sink, a spray bottle of table cleaner was not labeled. The chef labeled the spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-54-4Corrected on site
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. At the 3 compartment sink. The pots and pans were rewashed and sanitized
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. At the 3 compartment sink. The pots and pans were rewashed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, utensils were stored in 72F standing water. The water was removed and the utensils were washed and sanitized
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, utensils were stored in 72F standing water. The water was removed and the utensils were washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.