Paraiso Azteca

102-53 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Paraiso Azteca three times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Paraiso Azteca trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Dec 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paraiso Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paraiso Azteca on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paraiso Azteca?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paraiso Azteca.

How does Paraiso Azteca compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Paraiso Azteca most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Paraiso Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paraiso Azteca have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paraiso Azteca 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 Paraiso Azteca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paraiso Azteca is inspected roughly once per year on average.