Groove

125 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

American

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Groove has three inspections in the public record. On Jun 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Groove's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 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.

02G

Jun 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

06C

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

Jun 21, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Groove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Groove on file is from Jun 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Groove?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Groove.

How does Groove compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Groove most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Groove's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Groove have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Groove 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 Groove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Groove is inspected around two times per year on average.

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