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Soups · Midtown-Times Square
SOUP KITCHEN health grade & inspection history
259 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
29
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 8% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 18 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Feb 12, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 12, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
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.
- 05DCritical violation
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 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
SOUP KITCHEN inspection history
16 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | 29 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 10, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 7, 2023 | A | 3 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / 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 2 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.
Official location
SOUP KITCHEN on the map
Common questions
SOUP KITCHEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SOUP KITCHEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 10, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 29 violation points.
When was SOUP KITCHEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 12, 2026.
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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