SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025
📍 369 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine in Murray Hill holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requi...
Oct 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE A
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
GRADE A
Jan 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE last inspected?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE had?
- SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE was 27 points on December 4, 2025. 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.