LA POTENCIA RESTAURANT inspected: 68 violation points
Summary: LA POTENCIA RESTAURANT was inspected on June 12, 2008, and 9 violations were cited, resulting in 68 violation points. Because the restaurant received more than 27 violation points, a follow-up inspection was required. Read more about what this means.
Restaurant inspection details
| Location | 1559 ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE, MANHATTAN |
|---|---|
| Inspection date | June 12, 2008 |
| Restaurant name | LA POTENCIA RESTAURANT |
| Phone | 212-928-6068 |
| Violation points | 68 |
| Violations |
Signs not posted
Signs and posters include information about choking first aid, alcohol and pregnancy, hand washing, resuscitation equipment, and inspection reports. Non-food contact surface improperly constructedNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained. Dented canCanned food product observed severely dented. Not vermin-proofFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to vermin exist. Improper use of utensilSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. Improper hand washing facilityHand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided. MiceEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. No stem-type thermometerAppropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. No Food Protection CertificateFood Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. |
| Followup inspection required | Yes |
Added to EveryBlock on June 21, 2008.
Other known inspections at this location
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1559 ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE, MANHATTAN
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Violation points: 40 Inspected on August 27, 2008.