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Licensee
Name: VALERIE’S CAFE License Number: SEA2312591
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 2148 NW 17 AVE #2
MIAMI, FL 33142

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 04/17/2026 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
23-24-4    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at front counter.
36-37-5    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area at front counter.
36-32-5    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.
14-11-5    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at beer reach in cooler.
36-73-4    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.
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area at front counter.
22-08-4    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**
51-13-4    Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster provided to operator during inspection. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at women's bathroom.
23-03-4    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**
14-33-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter.
01A-03-4    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.
50-17-3    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**
08A-20-5    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.
01B-04-5    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.
53A-10-4    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.
31B-02-4    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**
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