Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
35
Last inspection
February 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 5
Union Grounds currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 20, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
February 20, 2026
- Date
- February 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Union Grounds received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a score of 13.
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.
Union Grounds's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Grounds's current NYC health grade?
Union Grounds does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Union Grounds last inspected?
Union Grounds was last inspected on February 20, 2026.
What was Union Grounds's latest inspection score?
Union Grounds's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did Union Grounds have in its latest inspection?
Union Grounds had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Union Grounds located?
Union Grounds is located at 270 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
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: 41690824
Last updated: June 26, 2026