Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton
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5250 Town Center Cir 131, Boca Raton, FL 33486Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed once, on August 31, 2021 for fly activity. Across 17 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 51 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a severe and recurring pattern of high-priority violations centered on employee health reporting and management awareness. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections; management awareness violations in at least 4 of the last 6. Shell stock requirement violations were cited in 2 of the last 4 inspections. The facility received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $700 in fines. On August 1, 2025, an inspection documented 15 violations including 5 high-priority findings for management awareness, shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, and employee health policy — resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Two days later on August 2, 2025, a callback inspection found no violations and the facility complied. On November 12, 2025, another routine inspection documented 12 violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations, again resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 found no violations and was closed as a callback with compliance achieved.
Most recent closure: August 31, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (1)
Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $700.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063890 | $300.00 | Aug 1, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021041538 | $400.00 | Sep 1, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 5 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton was last shut down on August 31, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton had?
- Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton find?
- Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $700.00 in fines.
- How much has Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton been fined?
- Vale Food Company Boca in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $700.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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