EL CASTILLO DE MADISON

GRADE A

Friday, January 27, 2023

Overview

EL CASTILLO DE MADISON in Chinatown Two Bridges received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 27, 2023, scoring 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
207 MADISON STREET
Manhattan, NY 10002
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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EL CASTILLO DE MADISON — Inspection Questions

Did EL CASTILLO DE MADISON pass their NYC health inspection on January 27, 2023?
EL CASTILLO DE MADISON passed with an A grade on January 27, 2023 with a score of 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL CASTILLO DE MADISON have?
EL CASTILLO DE MADISON had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths