Sophies Cuban Cuisine
1015 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 4, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 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.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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