SOULKOFA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026
📍 235 RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11233 ·
🍽️ Vegan
Overview
Soulkofa in Bed-Stuy has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since 2023. The vegan restaurant currently holds a Grade C, with a most recent inspection score of 35 points. Of 15 total inspections on record, the restaurant has received a Grade C on 2 occasions and has not yet achieved a Grade A or Grade B.
17
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
6
Closures
SOULKOFA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Emergency Closures (6)
SOULKOFA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (17 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Mar 26, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Sep 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Non-food contact...
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's f...
GRADE P
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperl...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or other...
GRADE C
Jan 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE P
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Feb 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
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 accept...
Violations:
05D
Feb 17, 2023
— 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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
SOULKOFA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): News Coverage (1)
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SOULKOFA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOULKOFA last inspected?
- SOULKOFA was last inspected on April 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is SOULKOFA's current health grade?
- SOULKOFA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SOULKOFA been closed by NYC Health?
- SOULKOFA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SOULKOFA had?
- SOULKOFA has 17 health inspections on record from February 2023 through April 2026. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOULKOFA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOULKOFA was 67 points on March 26, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.