SOUP KITCHEN.

NYC Health Dept

259 WEST 55 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Sep 2024). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

SEP 10

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

MAR 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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