CAFFE VALENCIA.

NYC Health Dept

255 BERRY STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 14 points (Apr 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

10 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

MAR 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Other

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 dispen

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

SEP 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Sanitation

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

JUN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Sanitation

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

MAR 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

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 disp

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingern

Not Critical Sanitation

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MAR 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

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

FEB 18

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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-han

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

JUL 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

JUN 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh fli

Critical Sanitation

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

MAY 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

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