Cafe Valdez Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 40-15 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
October 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Cafe Valdez currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 8, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Food, 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.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 8, 2025
- Date
- October 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Valdez's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was a B, after a C in April 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cafe Valdez's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Valdez's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Valdez currently has a B grade.
When was Cafe Valdez last inspected?
Cafe Valdez was last inspected on October 8, 2025.
What was Cafe Valdez's latest inspection score?
Cafe Valdez's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Cafe Valdez have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Valdez had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Valdez located?
Cafe Valdez is located at 40-15 Junction Boulevard in Queens, NY 11368.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50117851
Last updated: July 3, 2026