Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Pongal currently has a 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.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 2, 2025
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pongal has received a 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.
What This Grade Means
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 →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pongal's current NYC health grade?
Pongal currently has a A grade.
When was Pongal last inspected?
Pongal was last inspected on December 2, 2025.
What was Pongal's latest inspection score?
Pongal's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Pongal have in its latest inspection?
Pongal had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Pongal located?
Pongal is located at 103 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: July 3, 2026