Annual
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD
El Aguila
55 Randolph Rd
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsMonitoring
Jan 8, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode cooling_time_and_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Time And Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode reheating_time_and_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Reheating Time And Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode trans_fat_banPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Trans Fat Ban: Not In Compliance
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Monitoring
Sep 8, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Hot Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source