EL AGUILA in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 30, 2025
📍 1634 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Aguila in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 11 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, with mixed results including one Grade B, and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL AGUILA in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual...
Oct 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
GRADE B
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service...
Aug 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Cold TCS food it...
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EL AGUILA in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL AGUILA last inspected?
- EL AGUILA was last inspected on January 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EL AGUILA's current health grade?
- EL AGUILA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL AGUILA had?
- EL AGUILA has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL AGUILA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL AGUILA was 59 points on October 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL AGUILA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL AGUILA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.