What is Vale Food CO's health inspection score?

Vale Food CO has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vale Food CO last inspected?

Vale Food CO was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vale Food CO have?

Vale Food CO has 92 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vale Food CO safe to eat at?

Vale Food CO has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Vale Food CO serve?

Vale Food CO serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Vale Food CO

Name: Vale Food CO
Address: 9537 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, 33156
Rating: 58

9537 S DIXIE HWY, Miami

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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American•Pinecrest

Ranked #84 of 174 in PinecrestBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

15.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

19x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

10x

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+59 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

9537 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL 33156

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

3 inspections

15 high priority

12 intermediate

43 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Nov

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Complaint Full

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

96/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Full InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

2 High2 Med12 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−91 pts

High Priority (4)

−60 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5

Basic (7)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
38Lighting inadequate; fixtures not shielded−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−91 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Complaint Full InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

3 High2 Med13 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

24/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (4)

−60 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5

Basic (8)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
38Lighting inadequate; fixtures not shielded−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Complaint Full InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

8 High5 Med19 Basic

32 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−193 pts

High Priority (8)

−140 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperature(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(4x)Risk Factor−40
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5

Basic (9)

−28 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
38Lighting inadequate; fixtures not shielded−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−193 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

4 High5 Med11 Basic

20 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−105 pts

High Priority (5)

−70 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperature(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5

Basic (7)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−105 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

4 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

92/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (2)

−4 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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