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Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
GROUND CENTRAL health grade & inspection history
28 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 15, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 15, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 15, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
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.
- 10B
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.
- 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
3 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 2, 2024 | A | 7 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
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 Oct 15, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was GROUND CENTRAL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 15, 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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