EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO

GRADE Z

Monday, April 13, 2026

Overview

EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO in Washington Heights (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on April 13, 2026 and scored 19 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
4195 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10033
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO — Inspection Questions

Did EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO pass their NYC health inspection on April 13, 2026?
EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO underwent inspection on April 13, 2026 with a score of 19 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO have?
EL AZTECA Y EL GUANACO had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility