What is Cafe Valdez's health inspection score?

Cafe Valdez has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Valdez last inspected?

Cafe Valdez was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Valdez have?

Cafe Valdez has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Valdez safe to eat at?

Cafe Valdez has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Valdez serve?

Cafe Valdez serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Valdez

Name: Cafe Valdez
Address: 40-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368
Rating: 51

40-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 10/8/2025

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0Fair

Latin American•Queens

Ranked #981 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 35% of latin american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (51/100) 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

40-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Oct 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High4 Med

7 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · 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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