DEC 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
EL CASTILLO DEL POLLO.
NYC Health Dept
128-08 111 AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 8 points (Dec 2025). Down from 51 points at the prior graded inspection.
8 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
AUG 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 5 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 dur
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 liq
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Thawing procedure improper.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 under
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
JUN 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 under
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dur
NOV 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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MAY 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 under
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
FEB 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 under
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 dur
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 liq
FEB 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 dur
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.
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