Ground Central Coffee Company

135 West 51 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ground Central Coffee Company, the earliest from 2023. Ground Central Coffee Company was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Aug 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ground Central Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ground Central Coffee Company on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ground Central Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ground Central Coffee Company.

How does Ground Central Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ground Central Coffee Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ground Central Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ground Central Coffee Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ground Central Coffee Company 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 Ground Central Coffee Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ground Central Coffee Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.