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The Soul Spot

Soul Food · 302 Atlantic Avenue · Brooklyn 11201

A Grade A posted 2025-07-18. The most recent inspection (2026-10-04) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-10-04 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2025-10-05 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 0

2025-07-18 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2025-05-29 · Trans Fat / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.—

2025-05-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2025-05-29 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

2024-09-29 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2024-04-03 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 46 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2025-05-29, 2024-04-03

At this address

GRADE D

63 open HPD violations — 16 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

302 Atlantic Avenue

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