Sophie's Cuban Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 369 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
December 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 11
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 4, 2025 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
December 4, 2025
- Date
- December 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 11
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a B, after a A in June 2024.
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.
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine currently has a B grade.
When was Sophie's Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine was last inspected on December 4, 2025.
What was Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Sophie's Cuban Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Sophie's Cuban Cuisine located?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is located at 369 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 41075977
Last updated: June 26, 2026