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Blue Maiz

606 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2021, Blue Maiz has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Blue Maiz is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After 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.
02H
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
82
May 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
78
Mar 10, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Live animals other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04O
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
Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.
09A
58
Nov 23, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Maiz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Maiz on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Maiz?

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 Blue Maiz.

How does Blue Maiz compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Maiz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Maiz's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Maiz 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 Blue Maiz 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 Blue Maiz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Maiz is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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