Grade BMexicanNo recent inspection

Nuevo Tulcingo Azteca

134 EAST 170 STREET, Bronx, 10452

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 9, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 9, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Mar 17, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)
Nov 21, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Jun 11, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Jan 12, 2023	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×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.

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