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Ground Central

498 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ground Central has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Ground Central's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78
Apr 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
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
70
Oct 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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.
10D
82
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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.
10D
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ground Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ground Central on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ground Central?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ground Central.

How does Ground Central compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Ground Central's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ground Central have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ground Central 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 inspected?

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

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