More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Azteca Deli & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 5, 2025. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jun 3, 2024 to Feb 5, 2025.
Has Azteca Deli & Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Jun 27, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2024
Non-critical violations only
5 recorded violations
minorCode 8CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.