El Pote Restaurant
718 2 AVENUE, 10016
Spanish
2128896680
ZScore: 8
Last inspected: April 30, 2024
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 30, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
N
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“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.
April 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
ZScore: 8
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“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.
April 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 43
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
October 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 40
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
20-04“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.
April 11, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
N
02AFood not cooked to required minimum temperature.
20D“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.
April 11, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
NScore: 10
02AFood not cooked to required minimum temperature.
20D“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.
April 8, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 16
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
22ANuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
April 8, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
N
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
22ANuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
March 30, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 45
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
10FNon-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.
22ANuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
January 5, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 37
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
03BShellfish not from approved source, improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
04NFilth 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 flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
November 10, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 54
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04NFilth 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 flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08CPesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
10BPlumbing 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 functioning properly.
10FNon-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.
10HProper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.