SOBAYA in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
Overview
Sobaya in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has maintained Grade A on both graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SOBAYA in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Aug 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptab...
Aug 20, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any...
May 11, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
May 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Sanitized equipment or...
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SOBAYA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOBAYA last inspected?
- SOBAYA was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 58 points.
- What is SOBAYA's current health grade?
- SOBAYA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SOBAYA had?
- SOBAYA has 5 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOBAYA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOBAYA was 58 points on January 8, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOBAYA ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOBAYA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.