Parilla Azteca

1288 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Parilla Azteca stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited two times.

Parilla Azteca's latest score of 70 falls below the Bronx average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Dec 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
90
Sep 20, 2023
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parilla Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parilla Azteca on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parilla Azteca?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Parilla Azteca.

How does Parilla Azteca compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Parilla Azteca most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Parilla Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Parilla 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 Parilla Azteca inspected?

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