Vale Food Company Tampa
501 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917332
What drove the grade
Dented cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection1 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented cans present.
See stop sale.1 can of coconut mix chaokoh brand stored with canned goods on green shelf by walk in cooler
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Raw meat thawing inside handwashing sink. Back kitchen. Employee removed to prep sink
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Juice bar area
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Kristie capplea Amy guzzo
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employee Kristy C.
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
Chai kiwi sweet pudding on Grab and go line by register only has the date written
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine machine is turned off and not in use establishment uses three compartment sink operator sink
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.