POLANCO in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025
📍 474 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Thyme & Tonic on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 21 points. The restaurant has 11 inspections on record since 2022, including 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B result, with no emergency closures.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
POLANCO in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (11 records)
Oct 28, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Apr 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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 preparation.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reu...
Apr 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE C
Nov 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Evidence of rats or live rats 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...
Nov 20, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
May 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
May 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
Mar 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Dec 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
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POLANCO in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POLANCO last inspected?
- POLANCO was last inspected on October 28, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is POLANCO's current health grade?
- POLANCO currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has POLANCO had?
- POLANCO has 11 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at POLANCO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POLANCO was 49 points on May 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POLANCO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. POLANCO has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.