Soul Food Station

2220 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Across the available record, Soul Food Station has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

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

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Soul Food Station on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Dec 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

02G

May 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

05D

20-04

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soul Food Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soul Food Station on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soul Food Station?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Soul Food Station.

How does Soul Food Station compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Soul Food Station most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Soul Food Station's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Soul Food Station have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Soul Food Station means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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