Hungry Ghost Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
67
Score
Hungry Ghost Coffee appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Hungry Ghost Coffee's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
67
Jul 18, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
58
Mar 12, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.
20-06
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
64
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
64
Jan 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
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 not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
37
Apr 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Apr 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing; or rop foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Ghost Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Ghost Coffee on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Ghost Coffee?
Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hungry Ghost Coffee.
How does Hungry Ghost Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Hungry Ghost Coffee most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Hungry Ghost Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hungry Ghost Coffee have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Ghost Coffee 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 Hungry Ghost Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Ghost Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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