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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
GROUND CENTRAL health grade & inspection history
498 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 5, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 5, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 5, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
GROUND CENTRAL inspection history
9 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | 21 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 23, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10DRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
GROUND CENTRAL on the map
Common questions
GROUND CENTRAL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GROUND CENTRAL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 5, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was GROUND CENTRAL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 5, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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