EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 113 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Castillo de Jagua on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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...
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Single service art...
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Mar 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
GRADE A
Jan 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Cold TCS food item held ...
Jan 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized a...
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EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA last inspected?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA's current health grade?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA had?
- EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA was 33 points on September 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CASTILLO DE JAGUA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.