La Estrella Del Castillo

948 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Estrella Del Castillo has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Nov 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Feb 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

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

06E

May 23, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06C

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

06D

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.

22C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Estrella Del Castillo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Estrella Del Castillo on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Estrella Del Castillo?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Estrella Del Castillo.

How does La Estrella Del Castillo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has La Estrella Del Castillo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Estrella Del Castillo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Estrella Del 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 La Estrella Del Castillo inspected?

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

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