Tapas Valencia
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
74
Score
Tapas Valencia appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tapas Valencia on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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74
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE FRONT TWO SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH SET OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN DOORS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF TENDERLOIN, LAMB CHOPS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS ON THE MENU. MANAGER PRINTED A NEW MENU WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CHEF ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/2 OF DOOR SWEEP MISSING LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEADING INTO PARKING GARAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA MISSING HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALCOHOL COOLER LOCATED AT BAR NORTHEAST CORNER WITH BROKEN GASKET, AND BOTTOM INTERIOR FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER OR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEGDEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS HAVE RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT, OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME. THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND IT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND IN ALL CORNERS HAVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING ABOVE/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES CAUSING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND STEAM TABEL IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALL IS MELTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MATERIAL THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE HEAT AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Oct 30, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE BROKEN SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REMOVE PAN BEING USED IN IT'S PLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE AREA. .
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD WATER AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE BROKEN SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REMOVE PAN BEING USED IN IT'S PLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF TOILETS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BAR,PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 20, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-24-13 REPORT #1114886 INSP #333 #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. # 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS), FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS, RACKS INSIDE COOLERS-REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP, CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AND BAR GUN HOLDERS IN BAR AREA. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT #38 MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE, PROVIDE KNOBS TO THE SPRAYER AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION) AND THE LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, POTATOES, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING, SERVING, ETC. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS), FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS, RACKS INSIDE COOLERS-REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP, CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AND BAR GUN HOLDERS IN BAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE, PROVIDE KNOBS TO THE SPRAYER AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION) AND THE LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)
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Nov 1, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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86
Oct 25, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND SODA SYRUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (11/01/11).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BAR AND PREP AREA AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BOTTLE CAPS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKLINE PICK UP COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, PREP AREA AND BAR SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED LIGHT COVER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS, UNDER DISHMACHINE, AND UNDER DEEP FRYER AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(PERSONAL ITEMS/SHOES, OLD UNUSED PLATES, ETC.)
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May 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at stove areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors at bar areas need sweeping and mopping.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Burnt light fixture inside walk in cooler.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tapas Valencia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tapas Valencia on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tapas Valencia?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Tapas Valencia.
Has Tapas Valencia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tapas Valencia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tapas Valencia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tapas Valencia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tapas Valencia is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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