Valerie’s Cafe
2148 NW 17 Ave #2, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2312591
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection2 intermediate, 8 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed hand wash sink at front counter used to store empty bottles and garbage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at in restrooms.
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelves in reach in cooler at front counter with rust.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no hand wash signs in restrooms.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed both restrooms with doors not self closing.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Observed floor at front counter not easily cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed floor in kitchen and front counter in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed hole in wall near restrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling tiles near restrooms and dining area.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.