El Castillo de Yaque Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 4606 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
59
Last inspection
June 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
54 / 5
El Castillo de Yaque currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 3, 2026 found 9 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 59 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 3, 2026
- Date
- June 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 59
- Critical points
- 54
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 9 (7 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Castillo de Yaque has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its November 2023 score of 12.
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.
El Castillo de Yaque's latest score: 59
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Castillo de Yaque's current NYC health grade?
El Castillo de Yaque does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Castillo de Yaque last inspected?
El Castillo de Yaque was last inspected on June 3, 2026.
What was El Castillo de Yaque's latest inspection score?
El Castillo de Yaque's latest inspection score was 59 points.
How many violations did El Castillo de Yaque have in its latest inspection?
El Castillo de Yaque had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Castillo de Yaque located?
El Castillo de Yaque is located at 4606 Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 41015002
Last updated: June 26, 2026