Valdari

214-26 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11361

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Valdari has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Sep 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Sep 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

06C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valdari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valdari on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valdari?

Across the inspection record, accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Valdari.

How does Valdari compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Valdari most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Valdari's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Valdari have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Valdari inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Valdari is inspected around two times per year on average.

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