El Azteca Restaurant
2274 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, 10453
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 20, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| May 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 42 rodent inspections on record, 16 finding rat activity.
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