AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT in Cypress Hills
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025
📍 351 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11208 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Azteca Maya Restaurant in Cypress Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, despite earning Grade A on 2 of its 8 inspections over the past two years.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT in Cypress Hills: Emergency Closures (2)
AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT in Cypress Hills: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
GRADE P
Aug 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jul 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Jul 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 re...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 re...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes...
May 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing are...
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AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT in Cypress Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT had?
- AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AZTECA MAYA RESTAURANT was 61 points on July 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.