El Azteca Restaurant
2274 JEROME AVENUE, 10453
Other
3478404724
AScore: 12
Last inspected: April 20, 2026
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
10BAnti-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.
15-21Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
October 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 47
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05DNo 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.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
July 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 18
02HAfter 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.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
May 2, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 18
05DNo 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.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.