VALERIE’S CAFE
2148 NW 17 AVE #2, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2312591
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →VALERIE’S CAFE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01A-03-4] Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 66 units of corn tamales on top of stove as per operator she prepared them at home. Stop sale issued.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on handwashing sink at kitchen area.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025. Operator renewed license during inspection.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster provided to operator during inspection. Operator printed and posted during inspection.
- [53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered the right concentration of chlorine sanitizer and how to calibrate thermometer.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage all around preparation and dining area at front counter. Also observed several holes on the ceiling at front counter.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at front counter.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw pork inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area at front counter.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter.
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