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Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

76 Fulton Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
May 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
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
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
58
Mar 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
64
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
78
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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
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
64

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 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” 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 Manhattan?

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.

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