Brooklyn, NY — Soup On Soup, a Chinese restaurant located at 711 59th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on July 14, 2026. The establishment received a score of 45, placing it firmly within C-grade range under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was made available by DOHMH on July 17, 2026.

According to DOHMH records, the closure action noted that violations were cited and that those requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the July 14 visit:

  • Code 10H: Single service articles were not properly protected from contamination. Specifically, drinking straws were not completely enclosed in individual wrappers or dispensed from a sanitary device as required.

Although this violation is classified as non-critical — meaning it does not represent a direct and immediate threat to public health — it reflects a failure to maintain proper food service sanitation standards. The cumulative score of 45 points triggered the closure action under DOHMH protocols.

Non-critical violations address practices and conditions that, while not immediately dangerous, can contribute to a broader pattern of unsanitary conditions if left unaddressed. Drinking straws and other single-service articles are considered one-time-use items, and improper storage or dispensing can expose them to environmental contaminants.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, storage, sanitation, and facility maintenance. The city's inspection program is one of the most comprehensive in the country, with restaurants inspected at least once annually.

The FDA Food Code, which forms the basis for many of the city's health code provisions, requires that single-service articles — items like straws, napkins, and utensils intended for one-time use — be stored and dispensed in ways that protect them from contamination prior to use. This requirement is designed to prevent the transfer of pathogens from surfaces, hands, or the environment onto items that will come into direct contact with a customer's food or mouth.

When a restaurant's score reaches a level that warrants closure, the DOHMH issues a closure order and posts a notice at the establishment. Restaurants are permitted to reopen once violations have been corrected and a reinspection confirms compliance.

The inspection on July 14 represents the most recent available data for this location. There may be additional inspections or compliance actions not yet reflected in the public dataset at the time of publication.

Inspection History

Public records show that Soup On Soup has received elevated inspection scores across multiple recent visits:

  • 2025-12-29: Score 40 (Grade N — not yet graded, pending reinspection)
  • 2026-01-28: Score 28 (Grade Z)
  • 2026-07-14: Score 45 (C grade) — closed by DOHMH

A Grade N is assigned when a restaurant scores above a 13 at an initial inspection and a reinspection has been scheduled. A Grade Z is issued when violations are cited at a reinspection and the restaurant has been closed or is pending a compliance check. The most recent score of 45 represents the highest recorded score across the three inspections in the dataset.

The pattern of scores across this period indicates that the establishment has not consistently met the threshold for an A grade, which requires a score of 13 or below.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system is based on the number of points accumulated during an inspection. Each violation carries a point value, and scores are totaled to determine the grade:

  • A: 0 to 13 points — meets or exceeds the city's highest sanitation standards
  • B: 14 to 27 points — some violations noted; reinspection required
  • C: 28 or more points — significant violations documented; reinspection required
  • Grade Pending: Displayed when a restaurant is awaiting a reinspection score to be finalized

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection are reinspected, and the grade from that reinspection is posted publicly. Establishments that are closed must correct all cited violations before DOHMH will authorize reopening.

Scores are not a direct count of violations — different violation types carry different point values depending on their severity and public health risk. Critical violations, which involve conditions directly linked to foodborne illness, carry higher point values than non-critical violations.

Additional Resources

Members of the public can look up inspection records for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's online search tool at the NYC Open Data portal or through the city's official restaurant inspection results search. Inspection reports include the date of inspection, score, grade, violation codes, and any closure or administrative actions.

Consumers with food safety concerns about a specific establishment may also contact 311 to file a complaint with the DOHMH.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Soup On Soup including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.