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Sofra Mediterranean Grill

45-08 46 Street, Queens, NY 11104
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
39
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Sofra Mediterranean Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The last inspection found nine violations, up from eight the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sofra Mediterranean Grill's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
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
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.
04N
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
39
Aug 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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, 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.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
35
Aug 9, 2022
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
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.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofra Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofra Mediterranean Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sofra Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sofra Mediterranean Grill.

How does Sofra Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sofra Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sofra Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sofra Mediterranean Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about eight per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sofra Mediterranean Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sofra Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sofra Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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