Vale Food Company Gainesville
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Vale Food Company Gainesville, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: raw beef on the kitchen prep counter, 53°. This was placed back in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, fish on the poke station, 45°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line speed rack: rice 82°. ALSO, chicken 99°. The chicken was moved to a heating device. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade with dried food debris. ALSO, the shout cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: ROP fish thawed on the front line, still in a vacuumed package.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a food pan in the front line hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of drying devices at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of drying devices at the kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
50
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: super glue at the end of the kitchen prep table. The glue was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of any training for employees over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade has dried food debris. The blade was cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed: vacuum packed salmon not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Commercial label indicates to remove from packaging when removing from a frozen environment.
03G-54-1
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Not done yet **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: No change **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Not done yet **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: front line: cut leafy greens 48, corn 65, cheese mix 65F. Cold items iced top and open. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pasta 117, sweet potatoes 122, mushrooms 127, cheese sauce 117. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the water and ice dispensers on the front line are soiled. Observed: the can opener has dried food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed: forms are not filled out.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: bulk dry goods by the hot water heater are not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vale Food Company Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vale Food Company Gainesville on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vale Food Company Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vale Food Company Gainesville.
How does Vale Food Company Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Vale Food Company Gainesville most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Vale Food Company Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vale Food Company Gainesville have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vale Food Company Gainesville means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Vale Food Company Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vale Food Company Gainesville is inspected around five times per year on average.
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