Tacos Azteca

537 East 184 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tacos Azteca has four inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Tacos Azteca was last inspected on May 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room”, which has been cited three times.

Tacos Azteca's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

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

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

05D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Azteca on file is from May 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Azteca?

Across the inspection record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Azteca.

How does Tacos Azteca compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tacos Azteca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tacos Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Azteca have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Tacos Azteca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Azteca is inspected about once every two years on average.

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