What is Soboku's health inspection score?

Soboku has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Soboku last inspected?

Soboku was last inspected on May 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Soboku have?

Soboku has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Soboku safe to eat at?

Soboku has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Soboku serve?

Soboku serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Soboku

Name: Soboku
Address: 276 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11231
Rating: 68

276 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

Japanese•Brooklyn

Ranked #975 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 32% of japanese restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 7, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

276 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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