Paraiso Azteca Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 1681 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2025
- Date
- April 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Apr 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a C in August 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paraiso Azteca Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Paraiso Azteca Restaurant last inspected?
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant was last inspected on April 29, 2025.
What was Paraiso Azteca Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Paraiso Azteca Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Paraiso Azteca Restaurant located?
Paraiso Azteca Restaurant is located at 1681 East 16th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41598995
Last updated: June 26, 2026