SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026
📍 28 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, West 4th Street, Astor Place
Overview
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 10 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade B result, with no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Jun 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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
May 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not pro...
GRADE B
May 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
Apr 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Evidence of mice or li...
Apr 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
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SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE last inspected?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE had?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. 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 73 points on May 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.