Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
27 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 2, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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