Latest inspection: Grade pending 24 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Jul 31, 2024

Korean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

K TOWN POHCA health grade & inspection history

34 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001

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24
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 14% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 12 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about K TOWN POHCA

K TOWN POHCA is a Korean restaurant in Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square with an energetic, nightlife-oriented setting. Its menu covers fried chicken, ramyeon, savory pancakes, rice dishes, and Korean-inspired drinks, making it a natural fit for a lively meal with friends. The downstairs format and music-forward atmosphere give the restaurant a distinctly social character. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 11, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 10D

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

K TOWN POHCA inspection history

5 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 11, 2026Pending245Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 9, 2025Not assigned294Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 31, 2024A123Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

K TOWN POHCA on the map

Common questions

K TOWN POHCA inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for K TOWN POHCA?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 24 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jul 31, 2024.

When was K TOWN POHCA last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 11, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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