Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Sonora currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 12, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 12, 2025
- Date
- May 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sonora has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sonora's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonora's current NYC health grade?
Sonora currently has a A grade.
When was Sonora last inspected?
Sonora was last inspected on May 12, 2025.
What was Sonora's latest inspection score?
Sonora's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Sonora have in its latest inspection?
Sonora had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sonora located?
Sonora is located at 174 Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11233.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50070414
Last updated: June 26, 2026