El Azteca Restaurant

2274 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Other

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, El Azteca Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The last inspection found eight violations, up from four the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so El Azteca Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

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

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

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

06D

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jul 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

08A

May 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

05D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Azteca Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Azteca Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Azteca Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Azteca Restaurant.

How does El Azteca Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Azteca Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Azteca Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Azteca Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Azteca Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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