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Le Soleil Brillant: health inspection history

858 10 Avenue, New York City, NY 10019

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Address
858 10 Avenue, New York City, NY 10019
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Caribbean
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Dec 22, 2025
Latest inspection
Dec 22, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
6 inspections, Oct 2, 2023 to Dec 22, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 23 violations, of which 13 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 554 graded restaurants in ZIP 10019, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Dec 22, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Jul 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 2Grade: Grade Pending (re-opening)Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Jul 9, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 50Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  • 05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 10BNot critical 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.

Jul 9, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Score: not recordedEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
  • 20-04Not critical “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.
  • 28-03Not critical Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

Jul 1, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 70Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
  • 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 04NCritical 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.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Oct 2, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04NCritical 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.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.