PONGAL in Gramercy

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 103 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016  ·  🍽️ Indian
Overview

Pongal in Gramercy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Both of the restaurant's 2 inspections in 2024–2025 resulted in Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.

2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections

PONGAL in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (2 records)

GRADE A Dec 2, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations: 04L 08A
GRADE A Aug 14, 2024 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Thawing procedure improper. 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: 02B 09B 10F
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PONGAL in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions

When was PONGAL last inspected?
PONGAL was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
What is PONGAL's current health grade?
PONGAL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has PONGAL had?
PONGAL has 2 health inspections on record from August 2024 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at PONGAL?
The worst inspection score recorded at PONGAL was 12 points on December 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has PONGAL ever received a Grade C?
No. PONGAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.