GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY

GRADE A

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Overview

GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY in Murray Hill Kips Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on September 4, 2024, scoring 7 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
714 2 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10016
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 08C

Pesticide not properly used or stored

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning

📋 Code Requirements

Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.31
⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY — Inspection Questions

Did GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY pass their NYC health inspection on September 4, 2024?
GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY passed with an A grade on September 4, 2024 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY have?
GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 08C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 08C (Pesticide not properly used or stored) is a major violation. Pesticides must be properly labeled, stored, and used according to regulations Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants