POCHA 32 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 29, 2025
📍 15 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Korean
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Pocha 32 in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
POCHA 32 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refill...
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies,...
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utens...
Jan 23, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Sep 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
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POCHA 32 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POCHA 32 last inspected?
- POCHA 32 was last inspected on May 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is POCHA 32's current health grade?
- POCHA 32 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has POCHA 32 had?
- POCHA 32 has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POCHA 32?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POCHA 32 was 18 points on September 20, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POCHA 32 ever received a Grade C?
- No. POCHA 32 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.