Sobol

284 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Sobol has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Apr 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70
Jan 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sobol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sobol on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sobol?

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

How does Sobol compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sobol most recently scored 74 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. Inspections at Sobol have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Sobol inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sobol is inspected roughly once per year on average.