EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II in Lower East Side
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025
📍 521 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Castillo de Jagua II on the Lower East Side has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection with a score of 12 points, though its inspection history includes 3 Grade C results across 10 total inspections dating back to 2022.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II in Lower East Side: Emergency Closures (2)
EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE C
Apr 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
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 sourc...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
GRADE P
Oct 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE C
Dec 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supp...
May 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE C
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
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EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II last inspected?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II was last inspected on June 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II's current health grade?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II been closed by NYC Health?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II had?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II has 10 health inspections on record from September 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA II was 71 points on October 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.