Jacob Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Soul Food · 2695 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10030
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Jacob Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 20, 2026
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Jacob Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its December 2024 score of 13.
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.
Jacob Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Jacob Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Jacob Restaurant last inspected?
Jacob Restaurant was last inspected on May 20, 2026.
What was Jacob Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Jacob Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Jacob Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Jacob Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Jacob Restaurant located?
Jacob Restaurant is located at 2695 Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Manhattan, NY 10030.
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: 41501061
Last updated: June 26, 2026