CAFE VALDEZ in Corona
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025
📍 40-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Cafe Valdez in Corona holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 9 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
CAFE VALDEZ in Corona: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE B
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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 dispen...
Oct 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room...
Aug 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Cold 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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Apr 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Feb 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
GRADE C
Feb 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processe...
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Thawing procedure improper.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s...
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CAFE VALDEZ in Corona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE VALDEZ last inspected?
- CAFE VALDEZ was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is CAFE VALDEZ's current health grade?
- CAFE VALDEZ currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has CAFE VALDEZ had?
- CAFE VALDEZ has 9 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE VALDEZ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE VALDEZ was 48 points on February 19, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE VALDEZ ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. CAFE VALDEZ has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.