Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
El Aguila currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 13, 2026
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Aguila has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 7, lower than its January 2025 score of 11.
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 Aguila's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Aguila's current NYC health grade?
El Aguila currently has a A grade.
When was El Aguila last inspected?
El Aguila was last inspected on May 13, 2026.
What was El Aguila's latest inspection score?
El Aguila's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did El Aguila have in its latest inspection?
El Aguila had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Aguila located?
El Aguila is located at 1634 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 41623743
Last updated: June 26, 2026