Food Safety Report: El Pote Restaurant, 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY, USA.

718 2nd Avenue, New York, 10016 New York, United States

Date Closed: Apr 23, 2024
Reason for Closure:
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.