Sonora

174 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sonora five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Sonora trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Jan 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jan 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

04N

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Sep 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Jul 6, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonora last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonora on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonora?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonora.

How does Sonora compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Sonora's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sonora have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sonora inspected?

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

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