Valentine

4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Other

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Valentine stretching back to 2024. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “shellstock, maintaining identification” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Observed wall in back kitchen with hole and in need of a painting with a gloss paint for a cleanable surface

6-201.16

Oct 7, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked salmon date marked 7/5, and garlic confit date marked 6/10 in walk-in cooler, items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 7 days after they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.18

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment serves raw oysters and is maintaining shellstock tags, however date of last item sold is not being documented on tags. Please ensure the date of the last oyster sold from batch is documented on shellstock tag, and then maintained for at least 90 days (in chronological order)

3-203.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sealed container of beans cooling in walk-in cooler, items measured 65 degrees F and had been prepared over 3 hours prior. Item was uncovered at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F to allow for maximum heat transfer

3-501.15(A)

Apr 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment serves oysters and stores them in plastic containers in walk-in cooler, however, shellstock tag was being stored in back prep area with recieved date printed on it. Please ensure shellstock tags are attached to container of product and date is recorded when the last item from batch is sold

3-203.12

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling hamburger veggies, and cooked tater tots with bare hands during inspection. Instructed employees to wear gloves while handling ready to eat food items. Please ensure all ready to eat food items are protected from bare hand contact

3-301.11(B)

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

3-203.12

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Establishment offers steak and eggs cooked to order, and raw halibut on brunch menu, as well as steaks cooked to order, raw bison and hiramasa fish on dinner menu. Neither menus have a consumer advisory statement to indicate undercooked or raw food items. Please add a footnote disclosure statement ("Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness") and a reminder indication at eat food item (such as an asterisk*) to identify food items which are served raw or undercooked

3-603.11

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine at front bar top measured 0 ppm available chlorine while in use during inspection. Service call was placed at time and machine will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

Protection from Unapproved Additives (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of prague powder on shelf in bakery area, discussed discontinuing use in recipes unless a variance is obtained. Please ensure food items are protected from unapproved additives

3-302.14

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling a cutting hamburger buns with bare hands, instructed employee to hear gloves while handling ready to eat foods. Please ensure all ready to eat food items are protected from bare hand contact

3-301.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valentine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valentine on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valentine?

Across the inspection record, “shellstock, maintaining identification” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Valentine.

How does Valentine compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Valentine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Valentine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Valentine have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Valentine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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