Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
25
Last inspection
January 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 5
Ponty Bistro currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 20, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Evidence of rats or live rats 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
January 20, 2026
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ponty Bistro received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2024 with a score of 73.
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.
Ponty Bistro's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponty Bistro's current NYC health grade?
Ponty Bistro does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Ponty Bistro last inspected?
Ponty Bistro was last inspected on January 20, 2026.
What was Ponty Bistro's latest inspection score?
Ponty Bistro's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Ponty Bistro have in its latest inspection?
Ponty Bistro had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Ponty Bistro located?
Ponty Bistro is located at 144 West 139th Street in Manhattan, NY 10030.
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: 50010986
Last updated: June 26, 2026