Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
June 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 6
Sofrito currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 29, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 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.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 29, 2026
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sofrito received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2024 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sofrito's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sofrito's current NYC health grade?
Sofrito currently has a Z grade.
When was Sofrito last inspected?
Sofrito was last inspected on June 29, 2026.
What was Sofrito's latest inspection score?
Sofrito's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Sofrito have in its latest inspection?
Sofrito had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sofrito located?
Sofrito is located at 679 Riverside Drive in Manhattan, NY 10031.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50037167
Last updated: July 3, 2026