Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

27 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
86
Sep 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jun 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sophie's Cuban Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine.

How does Sophie's Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine 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 Sophie's Cuban Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.