EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO in South Ozone Park
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025
📍 128-08 111 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11420 ·
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Overview
El Castillo del Pollo in South Ozone Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 4 occasions with no emergency closures on record, though it did receive one Grade C result during this period.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO in South Ozone Park: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Dec 4, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
GRADE C
Aug 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned...
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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...
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
May 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food...
GRADE A
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Feb 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 ...
GRADE A
Sep 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, ...
Aug 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS...
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EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO in South Ozone Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO last inspected?
- EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO's current health grade?
- EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO 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 DEL POLLO had?
- EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO has 10 health inspections on record from August 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO was 51 points on August 28, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.