What is EL Castillo Del Pollo's health inspection score?

EL Castillo Del Pollo has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Castillo Del Pollo last inspected?

EL Castillo Del Pollo was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Castillo Del Pollo have?

EL Castillo Del Pollo has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Castillo Del Pollo safe to eat at?

EL Castillo Del Pollo has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Castillo Del Pollo serve?

EL Castillo Del Pollo serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Castillo Del Pollo

Name: EL Castillo Del Pollo
Address: 128-08 111 AVENUE, Queens, 11420
Rating: 80

128-08 111 AVENUE, Queens

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Good

Spanish•Queens

Ranked #990 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 85% of spanish restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 51/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

128-08 111 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11420

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High4 Med

9 total4 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

03AFood, 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 not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-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.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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