New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at Azteca Maya Restaurant on 07/23/2025 identified food safety violations.
Situated at 351 Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
The inspection details: "04l. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pe." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines clearly states that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Under current regulations, Azteca Maya Restaurant faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| BUILDING | 351 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| Community Board | 305 |
| DBA | AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT |
| BIN | 3091544 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BBL | 3041160001 |
| SCORE | 61 |
| Council District | 37 |
| ZIPCODE | 11208 |
| STREET | RIDGEWOOD AVENUE |
| PHONE | 7182350205 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| NTA | BK83 |
| Longitude | -73.875641864043 |
| Census Tract | 117602 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Spanish |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/16/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.684685785646 |
| CAMIS | 50085170 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04H; 06C; 08A; 02G; 10F; 04N; 04L |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 06C: Food; 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 02G: 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. || 10F: 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. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 06C: Food, 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 02G: 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. | 10F: 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. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
