Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
28 East 12 Street, New York City, NY 10003 · Manhattan · Spanish
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-01-21 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 liq
2024-06-04 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection 1
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 under
2024-05-23 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
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 liq
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
2023-05-17 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
2023-04-24 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
No 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 dispen
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2023-04-24 pass Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
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