EL POTE RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

718 2 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Grade pending; inspected Apr 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2024

PASS 2 violations

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

APR 30

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

APR 23

2024

FAIL 7 violations 5 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

OCT 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

OCT 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

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APR 11

2022

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.

APR 11

2022

PASS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

APR 8

2022

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Other

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

APR 8

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

MAR 30

2022

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

MAR 30

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

JAN 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Not Critical Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh fli

Critical Chemical Safety

Shellfish not from approved source, improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

NOV 10

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Critical Pest Activity

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or

Not Critical Sanitation

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Other

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

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