Valdes House Bar Restaurant

91-09 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11369

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Valdes House Bar Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Valdes House Bar Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Valdes House Bar Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Nov 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Apr 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 Valdes House Bar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valdes House Bar Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valdes House Bar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Valdes House Bar Restaurant.

How does Valdes House Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Valdes House Bar Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Valdes House Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Valdes House Bar Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Valdes House Bar Restaurant 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 Valdes House Bar Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Valdes House Bar Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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