Sobol

480 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Sobol stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Dishwashing and ware washing comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Aug 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Apr 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sobol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sobol on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sobol?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sobol.

How does Sobol compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sobol most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sobol's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sobol have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sobol inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sobol is inspected around two times per year on average.

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