PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT in Madison
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 29, 2025
📍 1681 EAST 16 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11229 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant in Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT in Madison: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 29, 2025
— 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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Mar 20, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy ea...
Mar 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Food allergy informati...
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
Dec 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) no...
GRADE B
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
May 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Ho...
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PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT had?
- PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT was 33 points on August 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. PARAISO AZTECA RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.