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Grade ALatin American

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

947 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 28, 2025

  • 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.

    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

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 28, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 25, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Dec 28, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jan 18, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 15 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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