Xcellent Soul Food Health Inspection Grade
Soul Food · 372 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
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).
May 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →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