Soldier Restaurant Buffet

1444 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged seven inspections at Soldier Restaurant Buffet, the earliest from 2023. Soldier Restaurant Buffet was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Soldier Restaurant Buffet trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
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
58
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
61
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jan 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Mar 9, 2023
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soldier Restaurant Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soldier Restaurant Buffet on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soldier Restaurant Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Soldier Restaurant Buffet.

How does Soldier Restaurant Buffet compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Soldier Restaurant Buffet most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Soldier Restaurant Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soldier Restaurant Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Soldier Restaurant Buffet 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 Soldier Restaurant Buffet inspected?

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