Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

VALE FOOD CO DELRAY

1911 S FEDERAL HWY UNIT 108, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Jan 30, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24339611

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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....chlorine 00 ppm . Advised to set up three compartment sink to sanitize utensils Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Chlorine 00 ppm. Admin Complaint

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 9Basic: 1Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 24332594

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....white rice 51F to 53 F, brown rice 57F in walk in cooler , covered and stacked on of one another . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise discarded food . Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24332585

High Priority - 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....chlorine 00 ppm . Advised to set up three compartment sink to sanitize utensils Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24332590

High Priority - 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...guacamole with cut tomatoes 44F , cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more four hours . ...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....white rice 51F to 53 F, brown rice 57F in walk in cooler , covered and stacked on of one another . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24332595

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...guacamole with cut tomatoes 44F , cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more four hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24332597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken steak 117-123F F, pulled chicken 122F, cooked vegetables 123F in hot holding table at front line and alto sham in kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked and higher temperature thermostat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24332592

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooked beans 130F on the prepped table , noodles 88F cooling with covered at walk in cooler . After about 40 minutes after take another temperature cooked beans 128F , noodles 72F . Employee removed been to ice bath , noodles replace in tray no covered at walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24332586

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee removed to clean Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24332591

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen, employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24332583

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container, filled water in container in handwashing sink at kitchen, prep station, some food evidence in handwashing sink at front line . Employee cleaned handwashing sink . Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24332587

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24332589

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24332596

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24332593

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....ground beef was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler without date marked. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24332588

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...multi surface cleaner spray bottles . Employee labeled . Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24332584

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple oil bottles. Warning

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23976557

High Priority - 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. Employee set up 3Compartment to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils(Chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23976559

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Plastic kegs Manager removed kegs Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23976558

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open can of employee personal drinks in reach in cooler at front counter Manager discarded energy drinks Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23976560

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room and Lady's room

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-04-4

Detail 23658600

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-12-4

Detail 23658601

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23122537

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored measuring cups in handwashing sink at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23122536

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple spices , nuts, balsamic vinaigrette. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site