Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa
Last inspected:
501 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602Vale Food Company in Tampa has accumulated 206 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, in separate incidents for roach activity and for rodent and fly activity. Fire safety inspections documented three violations, including a repeat citation for inaccessible fire extinguishers stored behind reach in coolers. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $800, and shows a pattern of ongoing compliance issues through 2025.
Most recent closure: April 24, 2023 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023026048 | — | Apr 24, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022038053 | $800.00 | Jun 1, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021053684 | $400.00 | Nov 4, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022003311 | $200.00 | Jan 6, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored behind reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. On wall behind reach in freezer.
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
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 Tampa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 5 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa last inspected?
- Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa last shut down?
- Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa was last shut down on April 24, 2023 for rodent & 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 Tampa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa had?
- Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa find?
- Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa been fined?
- Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Vale Food Company Tampa in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Crumb&cork (2016).
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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).
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