Maya Taqueria

168 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Maya Taqueria. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Maya Taqueria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
May 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maya Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maya Taqueria on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maya Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Maya Taqueria.

How does Maya Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Maya Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Maya Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Maya Taqueria have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maya Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.