What is El Azteca Restaurant's health inspection score?

El Azteca Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Azteca Restaurant last inspected?

El Azteca Restaurant was last inspected on April 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Azteca Restaurant have?

El Azteca Restaurant has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Azteca Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, El Azteca Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does El Azteca Restaurant serve?

El Azteca Restaurant serves Other cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Azteca Restaurant

Name: El Azteca Restaurant
Address: 2274 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, 10453
Rating: 89

2274 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 4/20/2026

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Other•Bronx

Ranked #997 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 87% of other restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Apr 20, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labelingHigh Priority

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+60 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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2274 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10453

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatest

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10BAnti-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.−10
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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