Sobol

39-22 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

SOBOL, located at 39-22 Bell Boulevard in Queens, NY, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 11, 2026. This inspection identified two critical violations, including issues with wiping cloths and the sanitization of food contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this café have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Dec 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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