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Sofia's Taqueria

977 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sofia's Taqueria stretching back to 2024. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
02H
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67
Jun 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
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.
02H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
05D
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofia's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofia's Taqueria on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sofia's Taqueria?

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

How does Sofia's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sofia's Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sofia's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sofia's Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sofia's Taqueria 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's Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sofia's Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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