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El Pote Restaurant

Spanish · 718 2 Avenue · Manhattan 10016

Grade Pending since 2026-08-19 · last letter grade C (2024-04-30)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-08-19.

Inspection history

2026-08-19 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 2 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

2026-08-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2024-04-30 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 8 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—

2024-04-30 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
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.—

2024-04-23 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 43

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—

2023-10-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 40

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Critical
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.—

2023-10-03 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2024-04-23, 2023-10-03

At this address

GRADE A

1 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

718 2 Avenue

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