Ground Central Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 28 East 28th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
October 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Ground Central currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 15, 2025
- Date
- October 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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: October 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 7.
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: 10
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 October 15, 2025.
What was Ground Central's latest inspection score?
Ground Central's latest inspection score was 10 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 28 East 28th Street in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 50149637
Last updated: July 3, 2026