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Ground Central Coffee Company

714 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Ground Central Coffee Company has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
58
Dec 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
35
Sep 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
20-05
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
55

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 Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, Ground Central Coffee Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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