Ponche Taqueria

420 West 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Ponche Taqueria has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponche Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ponche Taqueria on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ponche Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ponche Taqueria.

How does Ponche Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ponche Taqueria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ponche Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ponche Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ponche Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ponche Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ponche Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.