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Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

369 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus four before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
61
Oct 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
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, 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine.

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

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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