EL POTE RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 8 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 30, 2024
📍 718 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
El Pote Restaurant in Murray Hill has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 8 times since 2021. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation following a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection, with 16 total inspections on record and one prior Grade C result.
16
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
8
Closures
EL POTE RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Emergency Closures (8)
EL POTE RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (16 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
✅ REOPENED
Apr 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Oct 3, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded...
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Apr 11, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.
“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.
✅ REOPENED
Apr 11, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
“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.
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facil...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface i...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 45
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE C
Jan 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Shellfish not from approved source, improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facili...
Nov 10, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Violations:
08C
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EL POTE RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL POTE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL POTE RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 30, 2024 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is EL POTE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL POTE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL POTE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- EL POTE RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 8 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL POTE RESTAURANT had?
- EL POTE RESTAURANT has 16 health inspections on record from November 2021 through April 2024. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL POTE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL POTE RESTAURANT was 54 points on November 10, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.