Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop

171-06 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop has been inspected four times since 2023. Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

May 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Mar 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

“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

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

10E

10F

Sep 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop.

How does Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop 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 Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Valentina's Bakery & Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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