HIDDEN GROUNDS in Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026
📍 400 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street, Marcy Avenue
Overview
Hidden Grounds in Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the coffee shop has received Grade A twice, with one Grade B result and no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
HIDDEN GROUNDS in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE A
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 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 underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Jun 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
GRADE B
Mar 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
No a...
Mar 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Feb 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 87
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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HIDDEN GROUNDS in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HIDDEN GROUNDS last inspected?
- HIDDEN GROUNDS was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is HIDDEN GROUNDS's current health grade?
- HIDDEN GROUNDS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HIDDEN GROUNDS had?
- HIDDEN GROUNDS has 6 health inspections on record from February 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HIDDEN GROUNDS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HIDDEN GROUNDS was 87 points on February 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HIDDEN GROUNDS ever received a Grade C?
- No. HIDDEN GROUNDS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.