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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Pongal currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 2, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Pongal currently has an A grade.
Pongal was last inspected on December 2, 2025.
Pongal's latest inspection score was 12 points.
Pongal had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50144320
Last updated: October 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Pongal has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 11.
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Pongal's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Pongal is located at 103 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.