Pongal

103 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

PONGAL in Manhattan, NY, has undergone two inspections, with the most recent assessment in December 2025 resulting in a score of 82. This inspection identified one critical violation and one minor violation related to the presence of rodents and conditions conducive to pests.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Aug 14, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78