La Iguana Azul Restaurant

8 Giffords Lane, Staten Island, NY 10308
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

La Iguana Azul Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

La Iguana Azul Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Staten Island average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Dec 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
May 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Iguana Azul Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Iguana Azul Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Iguana Azul Restaurant?

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 La Iguana Azul Restaurant.

How does La Iguana Azul Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

La Iguana Azul Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has La Iguana Azul Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Iguana Azul Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Iguana Azul Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Iguana Azul Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Iguana Azul Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.