EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE in Sunset Park (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026
📍 4606 FIFTH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Castillo de Yaque in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jun 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
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 A
Jan 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE A
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
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EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE last inspected?
- EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE was last inspected on June 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 59 points.
- What is EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE's current health grade?
- EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE 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 YAQUE had?
- EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE has 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE was 59 points on June 3, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CASTILLO DE YAQUE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.