Grade BLatin American

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

21 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 29, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (2 critical)
May 5, 2026	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	0
Aug 18, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Mar 11, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Apr 12, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	1
Apr 9, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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