Sofrito

679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10031
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Sofrito is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Sofrito's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofrito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofrito on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sofrito compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sofrito most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sofrito's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sofrito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.