Last month we noted that a homemade restaurant for sale sign was hanging in the front window at Punto Rojo, the reasonably priced bakery-restaurant that serves traditional Colombian food at 221 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street.
Punto Rojo has apparently closed for good. As you can see in the top photo, the signage was recently removed, and the space looks as if it was cleared out.
These actions also coincided with a closure at the hands of the Department of Health on Nov. 12 ...
Inspectors found 86 violations points, including "Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations," per public records.
Punto Rojo took over the space from Señor Pollo, which specialized in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, in the spring of 2018.
Señor Pollo was so good...
ReplyDeletetheir green sauce was the best. Anyone know what was in it?
ReplyDeleteDon’t understand the DOH Violations. I’ve enjoyed numerous meals at this restaurant and was always impressed with their homemade cooking and fresh food. It’s a real loss to the neighborhood to see them gone.
ReplyDeleteMe neither! The place always smelled clean and the food was always good.
DeleteVery disappointing.
@greensauce
ReplyDeleteThat sauce is a classic chimichurri sauce from Argentina, used on meats and chicken. Obviously it has spread to other South American countries as well. Wikipedia says that it's made from "finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and white or red wine vinegar." It's truly addictive, and made the chicken at both Senor Pollo and Punto Rojo sensational!