Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
25
Last inspection
May 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 5
Sobaya currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 21, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 21, 2026
- Date
- May 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
Sobaya received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a 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.
Sobaya's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sobaya's current NYC health grade?
Sobaya does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Sobaya last inspected?
Sobaya was last inspected on May 21, 2026.
What was Sobaya's latest inspection score?
Sobaya's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Sobaya have in its latest inspection?
Sobaya had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sobaya located?
Sobaya is located at 229 East 9th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 40602670
Last updated: June 26, 2026