El Valle
4262 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328045
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw breaded fish fillets stored above shredded cheese container at cook line, operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed a raid spray can by dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked pasta (41°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (41°F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (41°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (41°F - Cold Holding) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, operator date marked during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Observed cancha container not labeled with common name at kitchen . Operator labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name by dishwashing area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed ice bucket not inverted stored next to ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.