Soul City Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Soul Food · 114-64 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Soul City Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Soul City Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 10.
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.
Soul City Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soul City Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Soul City Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Soul City Restaurant last inspected?
Soul City Restaurant was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Soul City Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Soul City Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Soul City Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Soul City Restaurant had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Soul City Restaurant located?
Soul City Restaurant is located at 114-64 Merrick Boulevard in Queens, NY 11434.
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: 50047261
Last updated: June 26, 2026