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Coffee/Tea · Williamsburg
HIDDEN GROUNDS health grade & inspection history
400 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 4, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 4, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 4, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
Score trend
HIDDEN GROUNDS inspection history
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 30, 2024 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | 25 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 9, 2023 | B | 24 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Mar 9, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Feb 9, 2023 | — | 87 | 6 | 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 3 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04JRecorded in 2 inspections
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 05HRecorded in 2 inspections
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
Official location
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Common questions
HIDDEN GROUNDS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HIDDEN GROUNDS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 4, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was HIDDEN GROUNDS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 4, 2026.
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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