Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3841 Sw Archer Rd, Unit B, Gainesville, FL 32608Vale Food Company in Gainesville has accumulated 203 violations across 49 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.1 per visit. The facility faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $160 fine. Fire safety inspections documented two citations for an inaccessible portable fire extinguisher on the front line, obscured by equipment and items, with the violation persisting through 2018. Top recurring violations include exterior door seals, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
4.1
violations / inspection
4.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024000876 | $160.00 | Jul 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the Sliver fire extinguisher on the front line, obscured from sight, with a rack up against it, and with items leaning on it. - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-14: No change. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the Sliver fire extinguisher on the front line, obscured from sight, with a rack up against it, and with items leaning on it.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville last inspected?
- Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville had?
- Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville find?
- Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville been fined?
- Vale Food Company Gainesville in Gainesville has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 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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