Hidden Grounds
36 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 10003 · Manhattan · Coffee/tea
Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-05-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
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 liq
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 dur
2024-08-06 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection CRITICAL 2
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 under
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2024-05-17 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene ·
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