Castillo

4020 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Castillo has been inspected six times since 2022. On Dec 17, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Castillo is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 minor violations.

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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.

10B

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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.

10F

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.

10C

May 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Sep 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

May 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Apr 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castillo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Castillo on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Castillo?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Castillo.

How does Castillo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Castillo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Castillo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Castillo have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Castillo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Castillo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Castillo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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