Sofia

8406 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Sofia, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sofia is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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.
02G
86
May 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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.
10F
82
Oct 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofia on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sofia?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sofia.

How does Sofia compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sofia most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sofia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sofia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sofia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sofia is inspected roughly once per year on average.