VALERIE’S CAFE

Violations (17)

• 08A-20-5Critical

  Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

  High Priority - 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.

  High Priority

• 01B-04-5Critical

  Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.

  High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 66 units of corn tamales on top of stove as per operator she prepared them at home. Stop sale issued.

  High Priority

• 01A-03-4Critical

  Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.

  High Priority - 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.

  High Priority

• 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site

  Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

  High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  High Priority

• 36-73-4

  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

  Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with trash debris and grease accumulation all around kitchen area and under fryer and stove at front counter.

  Basic

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area at front counter.

  Basic

• 22-08-4RepeatCorrected on site

  Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

  Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 51-13-4Corrected on site

  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster provided to operator during inspection. Operator printed and posted during inspection.

  Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster provided to operator during inspection. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  Basic

• 31B-04-4

  No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

  Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at women's bathroom.

  Basic

• 23-03-4Repeat

  Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 14-33-4

  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

  Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter.

  Basic

• 53A-10-4

  Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.

  Intermediate - 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.

  Intermediate

• 23-24-4

  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

  Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at front counter.

  Basic

• 31B-02-4Repeat

  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

  Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on handwashing sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

  Intermediate

• 36-37-5

  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

  Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area at front counter.

  Basic

• 36-32-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

  Basic - 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.

  Basic

• 14-11-5

  Equipment in poor repair.

  Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at beer reach in cooler.

  Basic