Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Taqueria el Azul currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 11, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
December 11, 2025
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Azul received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Taqueria el Azul's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Azul's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Azul currently has a A grade.
When was Taqueria el Azul last inspected?
Taqueria el Azul was last inspected on December 11, 2025.
What was Taqueria el Azul's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Azul's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Azul have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Azul had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria el Azul located?
Taqueria el Azul is located at 1009 Mace Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10469.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50176638
Last updated: July 3, 2026