Sophie's Cuban Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 28 East 12th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
Grade Trend
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 4.
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.
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine currently has a A grade.
When was Sophie's Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Sophie's Cuban Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sophie's Cuban Cuisine located?
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is located at 28 East 12th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50133392
Last updated: July 3, 2026