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Salads · Midtown-Times Square
SOMA SALADS health grade & inspection history
520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018
11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 64% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 1 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 30, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 30, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
SOMA SALADS inspection history
18 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 19, 2025 | — | 29 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 22, 2024 | B | 15 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | 37 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | 2 | 1 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 5 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06ERecorded in 2 inspections
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Official location
SOMA SALADS on the map
Common questions
SOMA SALADS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SOMA SALADS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 30, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was SOMA SALADS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 30, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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