LE SOLEIL BRILLANT in Hell's Kitchen
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
📍 858 10 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Le Soleil Brillant in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 3 emergency closures since 2022, despite receiving Grade A on 4 of its 10 inspections over that period.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
LE SOLEIL BRILLANT in Hell's Kitchen: Emergency Closures (3)
LE SOLEIL BRILLANT in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE Z
Jul 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jul 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination dur...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
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 en...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Filth flies...
Nov 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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 preven...
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LE SOLEIL BRILLANT in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LE SOLEIL BRILLANT last inspected?
- LE SOLEIL BRILLANT was last inspected on December 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LE SOLEIL BRILLANT's current health grade?
- LE SOLEIL BRILLANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LE SOLEIL BRILLANT been closed by NYC Health?
- LE SOLEIL BRILLANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LE SOLEIL BRILLANT had?
- LE SOLEIL BRILLANT has 10 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LE SOLEIL BRILLANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LE SOLEIL BRILLANT was 70 points on July 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.