EL CASTILLO DE MADISON in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025
📍 207 MADISON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Castillo de Madison in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. With 6 inspections between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EL CASTILLO DE MADISON in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jul 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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 A
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored,...
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 dispen...
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10H
Oct 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; o...
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EL CASTILLO DE MADISON in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CASTILLO DE MADISON last inspected?
- EL CASTILLO DE MADISON was last inspected on July 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL CASTILLO DE MADISON's current health grade?
- EL CASTILLO DE MADISON 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 MADISON had?
- EL CASTILLO DE MADISON has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CASTILLO DE MADISON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CASTILLO DE MADISON was 30 points on October 28, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CASTILLO DE MADISON ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CASTILLO DE MADISON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.