Sobol

39-22 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sobol scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Dec 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sobol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sobol on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sobol?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sobol.

How does Sobol compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sobol most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sobol's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sobol have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sobol means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.