SOUP KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 259 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Soups
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Soup Kitchen in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
SOUP KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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
GRADE A
Sep 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
SOUP KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (1)
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SOUP KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOUP KITCHEN last inspected?
- SOUP KITCHEN was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is SOUP KITCHEN's current health grade?
- SOUP KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SOUP KITCHEN had?
- SOUP KITCHEN has 4 health inspections on record from February 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOUP KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOUP KITCHEN was 29 points on February 12, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOUP KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOUP KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.