Xcellent Soul Food Health Inspection Grade

Soul Food · 372 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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B

Current Grade

Current grade

B

Latest score

23

Last inspection

August 19, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

23 / 0

Xcellent Soul Food currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.

Latest Violations

3 critical · 0 non-critical

Critical

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

Latest Inspection Details

August 19, 2025
Date
August 19, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
B
Score
23
Critical points
23
Non-critical points
0
Violations
3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)

Inspection History

5 inspections

Aug 19, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

B
3 Violations
3 Critical

May 22, 2025

Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
1 Violation
1 Non-Critical

Mar 11, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
6 Violations
3 Critical3 Non-Critical

Mar 23, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

C
5 Violations
4 Critical1 Non-Critical

Apr 18, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
9 Violations
5 Critical4 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Xcellent Soul Food's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a B, after a C in March 2024.

What This Grade Means

NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.

Xcellent Soul Food's latest score: 23

Grade range: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xcellent Soul Food's current NYC health grade?

Xcellent Soul Food currently has a B grade.

When was Xcellent Soul Food last inspected?

Xcellent Soul Food was last inspected on August 19, 2025.

What was Xcellent Soul Food's latest inspection score?

Xcellent Soul Food's latest inspection score was 23 points.

How many violations did Xcellent Soul Food have in its latest inspection?

Xcellent Soul Food had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.

Where is Xcellent Soul Food located?

Xcellent Soul Food is located at 372 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11233.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50083982
Last updated: June 26, 2026