Ponche Taqueria Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 420 West 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
26
Last inspection
April 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
Ponche Taqueria currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 27, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
April 27, 2026
- Date
- April 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ponche Taqueria received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2023 with a score of 2.
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.
Ponche Taqueria's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponche Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
Ponche Taqueria currently has a Z grade.
When was Ponche Taqueria last inspected?
Ponche Taqueria was last inspected on April 27, 2026.
What was Ponche Taqueria's latest inspection score?
Ponche Taqueria's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Ponche Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
Ponche Taqueria had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ponche Taqueria located?
Ponche Taqueria is located at 420 West 49th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 41722813
Last updated: June 26, 2026