EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026
📍 4195 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Azteca y El Guanaco in Washington Heights holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record since 2023, both resulting in Grade A.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
Jul 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
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EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO last inspected?
- EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO's current health grade?
- EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO had?
- EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO has 3 health inspections on record from April 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO was 20 points on July 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.