Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
325 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10007
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 17, 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.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
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.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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