EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Prospect Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025
📍 355 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Gran Castillo de Jagua in Prospect Heights currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been emergency closed 2 times since 2023 across 12 inspections, though it has received Grade A on 5 occasions and Grade C once during this period.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
5
Grade A Inspections
EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Prospect Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not ...
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not ...
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not ...
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioni...
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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 ...
GRADE C
Sep 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernail...
Jun 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
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
Mar 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's...
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EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA last inspected?
- EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA was last inspected on December 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA's current health grade?
- EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA been closed by NYC Health?
- EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA 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 GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA had?
- EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA has 12 health inspections on record from March 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA was 47 points on August 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.