Itaewon Pocha

28 West 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Korean
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Itaewon Pocha has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-05
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Itaewon Pocha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Itaewon Pocha on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Itaewon Pocha?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Itaewon Pocha.

How does Itaewon Pocha compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Itaewon Pocha most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Itaewon Pocha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Itaewon Pocha have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Itaewon Pocha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Itaewon Pocha inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Itaewon Pocha is inspected roughly once per year on average.