MAIZ in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026
📍 606 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Blue Maiz in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 9 points. The restaurant has completed 4 inspections since 2021, earning Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
MAIZ in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
May 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE B
Mar 10, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibili...
Nov 23, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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MAIZ in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MAIZ last inspected?
- MAIZ was last inspected on June 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is MAIZ's current health grade?
- MAIZ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MAIZ had?
- MAIZ has 5 health inspections on record from November 2021 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MAIZ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MAIZ was 32 points on November 23, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MAIZ ever received a Grade C?
- No. MAIZ has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.