Schnipper's Quality Soups

849 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Schnipper's Quality Soups has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
10B
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.
10F
90
Sep 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
02G
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
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.
06C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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.
10F
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Schnipper's Quality Soups last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Schnipper's Quality Soups on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Schnipper's Quality Soups?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Schnipper's Quality Soups.

How does Schnipper's Quality Soups compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Schnipper's Quality Soups most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Schnipper's Quality Soups' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Schnipper's Quality Soups have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Schnipper's Quality Soups means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.