Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Ground Central currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 5, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 5, 2025
- Date
- September 5, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ground Central has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ground Central's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ground Central's current NYC health grade?
Ground Central currently has a A grade.
When was Ground Central last inspected?
Ground Central was last inspected on September 5, 2025.
What was Ground Central's latest inspection score?
Ground Central's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Ground Central have in its latest inspection?
Ground Central had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ground Central located?
Ground Central is located at 498 7th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50112366
Last updated: July 3, 2026