SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025
📍 535 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Turkish
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sophra Turkish Restaurant in Murray Hill holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the restaurant is not currently operating or licensed to serve food. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures documented.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Dec 23, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 23, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Nov 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Sep 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hour...
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed,...
May 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Feb 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above...
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flie...
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SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT last inspected?
- SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT was last inspected on December 23, 2025 (Grade Z).
- What is SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT had?
- SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from April 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT was 32 points on May 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOPHRA TURKISH RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.