Soulkofa

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 26, 2026 Closed 34 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   5 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalPests

     Live roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 04M)

     Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

   • GeneralPests

     Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.

     Official wording (code 08C)

     Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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.

2. Mar 26, 2026 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted.

     Official wording (code 20-06)

     Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

3. Sep 26, 2025 C 35 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   4 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     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 acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     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.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

     Official wording (code 02H)

     After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

   • CriticalPests

     Live roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 04M)

     Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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.

4. Aug 5, 2025 31 31 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   5 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

     Official wording (code 02H)

     After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     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.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 04J)

     Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

5. May 20, 2025 GP 7 points (A range)

   Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

6. Apr 29, 2025 Closed 65 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   4 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     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.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     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 acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

     Official wording (code 09C)

     Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.

     Official wording (code 09A)

     Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

   • GeneralPests

     Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.

     Official wording (code 08C)

     Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

7. Apr 29, 2025 Closed

   Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkNutrition labeling

     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.

8. Jan 28, 2025 C 30 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     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.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

9. Nov 18, 2024 18 18 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Live roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 04M)

     Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     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.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.