American · New York City, NY

Hive Mind Books

219 Irving Avenue

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was Hive Mind Books last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 26, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 12, 2024 to Jun 26, 2026.
Has Hive Mind Books ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 12, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10EFood temperature

Official Wording

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 03AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

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