El Castillo de Jagua II Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 521 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 26, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
El Castillo de Jagua II currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 26, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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.
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
June 26, 2025
- Date
- June 26, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
Jun 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Oct 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Dec 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 26, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Castillo de Jagua II's most recent graded inspection in June 2025 was a A, after a C in April 2025.
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 Jagua II's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Castillo de Jagua II's current NYC health grade?
El Castillo de Jagua II currently has a A grade.
When was El Castillo de Jagua II last inspected?
El Castillo de Jagua II was last inspected on June 26, 2025.
What was El Castillo de Jagua II's latest inspection score?
El Castillo de Jagua II's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Castillo de Jagua II have in its latest inspection?
El Castillo de Jagua II had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Castillo de Jagua II located?
El Castillo de Jagua II is located at 521 Grand Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50039082
Last updated: June 26, 2026