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Hidden Grounds: health inspection history
36 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 10003
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- Address
- 36 3 Avenue, New York City, NY 10003
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Coffee/Tea
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Sep 18, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Sep 18, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, May 17, 2024 to Sep 18, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 14 violations, of which 9 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 583 graded restaurants in ZIP 10003, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04JCritical 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FNot 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.
May 15, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 02GCritical 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 during active necessary preparation.
Aug 6, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FNot 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.
May 17, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.