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Latin American · Midtown-Times Square
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE health grade & inspection history
21 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
23 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Aug 18, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 29, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 29, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE inspection history
1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 5, 2026 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 18, 2025 | B | 24 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | 18 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | 59 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06FRecorded in 2 inspections
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE on the map
Common questions
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Aug 18, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 23 violation points.
When was SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 29, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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