Hidden Grounds

36 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hidden Grounds three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Aug 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

May 17, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hidden Grounds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hidden Grounds on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hidden Grounds?

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

How does Hidden Grounds compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hidden Grounds most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hidden Grounds's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hidden Grounds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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