Grade ASoups

Soup Kitchen

259 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · New York City health department

A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 12, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Sep 10, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Mar 7, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	1

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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