Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

401 East 68 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine stretching back to 2023. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

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 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan 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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.

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