THE SOUL SPOT in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 5, 2025
📍 302 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Soul Food
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🚇 Borough Hall, Jay Street-MetroTech, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
The Soul Spot in Downtown Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned mixed results, with 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C on record, and no emergency closures.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE SOUL SPOT in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Oct 5, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding...
May 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.
Violations:
16-02
May 29, 2025
— 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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or condi...
Sep 29, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE C
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 46
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Sep 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitiz...
GRADE B
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contaminati...
Dec 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or p...
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THE SOUL SPOT in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE SOUL SPOT last inspected?
- THE SOUL SPOT was last inspected on October 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is THE SOUL SPOT's current health grade?
- THE SOUL SPOT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE SOUL SPOT had?
- THE SOUL SPOT has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE SOUL SPOT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE SOUL SPOT was 46 points on April 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE SOUL SPOT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THE SOUL SPOT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.