EL POTE RESTAURANT

SCORE: 10 POINTS

Monday, April 11, 2022

Overview

EL POTE RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay underwent a NYC health inspection on April 11, 2022 and scored 10 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
718 2 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10016
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
16 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02A

Food not cooked to required minimum temperature

Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death

📋 Code Requirements

Cook to minimum temps: Poultry 165°F, Ground meat 158°F, Pork/Beef/Lamb 145°F, Eggs 145°F, Fish 145°F

CDC Risk Factor: Inadequate Cooking
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 20D

NYC Health Code Violation 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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

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EL POTE RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did EL POTE RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on April 11, 2022?
EL POTE RESTAURANT underwent inspection on April 11, 2022 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL POTE RESTAURANT have?
EL POTE RESTAURANT had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 02A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02A (Food not cooked to required minimum temperature) is a critical violation. All potentially hazardous foods must be cooked to proper internal temperatures to kill harmful bacteria Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death
What does violation code 20D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20D (NYC Health Code Violation 20D) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.