PONCHE TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025
📍 420 WEST 49 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Ponche Taqueria in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PONCHE TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Sep 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
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PONCHE TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PONCHE TAQUERIA last inspected?
- PONCHE TAQUERIA was last inspected on September 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is PONCHE TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- PONCHE TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PONCHE TAQUERIA had?
- PONCHE TAQUERIA has 3 health inspections on record from October 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PONCHE TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PONCHE TAQUERIA was 23 points on September 9, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PONCHE TAQUERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. PONCHE TAQUERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.