SONORA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 12, 2025
📍 174 HOWARD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11233 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Sonora in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
SONORA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food...
GRADE A
Jan 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 ho...
Jan 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Jul 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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SONORA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SONORA last inspected?
- SONORA was last inspected on May 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SONORA's current health grade?
- SONORA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SONORA had?
- SONORA has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SONORA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SONORA was 46 points on January 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SONORA ever received a Grade C?
- No. SONORA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.