El Castillo De Jagua Ramirez
679 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11225
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 18, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 24 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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