Qahwah Valley

630 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Qahwah Valley is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Qahwah Valley's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
74
Apr 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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.
10F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qahwah Valley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qahwah Valley on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qahwah Valley?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Qahwah Valley.

How does Qahwah Valley compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Qahwah Valley most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Qahwah Valley's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Qahwah Valley have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Qahwah Valley means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.