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Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

Spanish · 28 East 12 Street · Manhattan 10003

A Grade A posted 2026-01-21 (score 10)

Inspection history

2026-01-21 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10BAnti-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.—

2024-06-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 4 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10FNon-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.—

2024-05-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 73

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04FFood preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2023-05-17 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 27 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2023-04-24 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05DNo 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10HSingle 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.—

2023-04-24 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 3 inspections: 2024-05-23, 2023-05-17, 2023-04-24

At this address

GRADE B

51 open HPD violations — 8 class C

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contains Foreign Object), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Dorado.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

28 East 12 Street

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