SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025
📍 21 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine in Midtown Times Square has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors on 2 separate occasions since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 24 points, and has received 7 inspections over the past three years, including 1 Grade A result and 1 prior Grade B.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE B
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanit...
Mar 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations:
18-11
GRADE P
Apr 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
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SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE last inspected?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE was last inspected on August 18, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE had?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE was 59 points on April 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.