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Taqueria El Azul

1009 Mace Avenue

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Taqueria El Azul last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 11, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Dec 11, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025.
Has Taqueria El Azul ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 11, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 28-06Pests

Official Wording

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

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