Tacos Azteca

537 East 184 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 29, 2019
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Tacos Azteca has three inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Tacos Azteca was last inspected on May 29, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 29, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area”, which has been cited two times.

Tacos Azteca's latest score of 95 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2019
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Apr 1, 2019
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. unacceptable material used.
05C
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
52
Mar 2, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Azteca on file is from May 29, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Azteca?

Across the inspection record, “hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Azteca.

How does Tacos Azteca compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tacos Azteca most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tacos Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Azteca have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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