Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
May 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Pokeworks currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
May 20, 2025
- Date
- May 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 14, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pokeworks has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its February 2024 score of 13.
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.
Pokeworks's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pokeworks's current NYC health grade?
Pokeworks currently has a A grade.
When was Pokeworks last inspected?
Pokeworks was last inspected on May 20, 2025.
What was Pokeworks's latest inspection score?
Pokeworks's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Pokeworks have in its latest inspection?
Pokeworks had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Pokeworks located?
Pokeworks is located at 23 East 15th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50060922
Last updated: June 26, 2026