VALE FOOD COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE
420 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Emergency Order Callback Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (4)
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On and around the vent over the prep table. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On and around the vent over the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. At the front counter reach in cooler, the gaskets are torn. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the front counter reach in cooler, the gaskets are torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 05-05-4
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In the double door reach in cooler, the ambient temperature thermometer reads -15F. The food temperatures are 36F. The thermometer was replaced -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In the double door reach in cooler, the ambient temperature thermometer reads -15F. The food temperatures are 36F. The thermometer was replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31A-04-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the front counter. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 2, 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.