El Pote Restaurant

718 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016
(212) 889-6680

Current Inspection Grade: C

1. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
3. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
4. (Critical) Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
5. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
6. 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 underneath the unit.
7. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

1. “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.

1. (Critical) Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.

1. “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.

1. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
3. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

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

1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
3. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
4. 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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
5. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

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

1. (Critical) Shellfish not from approved source, improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
2. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
3. (Critical) 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 flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
4. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
5. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
3. (Critical) 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 flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
4. 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 functioning properly.
5. 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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
6. Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
7. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
8. Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.