Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
8
Last inspection
April 30, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
4 / 4
El Pote Restaurant currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 30, 2024 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- “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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 30, 2024
- Date
- April 30, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
- Action
- Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 4
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
8 inspections
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Apr 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Apr 8, 2022
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 30, 2022
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jan 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 10, 2021
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Pote Restaurant received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2022 with a score of 37.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Pote Restaurant's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Pote Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Pote Restaurant currently has a Z grade.
When was El Pote Restaurant last inspected?
El Pote Restaurant was last inspected on April 30, 2024.
What was El Pote Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Pote Restaurant's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did El Pote Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Pote Restaurant had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Pote Restaurant located?
El Pote Restaurant is located at 718 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50105869
Last updated: June 26, 2026