Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 15, 2025 B 24 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     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.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

2. May 28, 2025 35 35 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     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 acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     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.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

3. Sep 12, 2023 17 17 points (B range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.

     Official wording (code 09B)

     Thawing procedure improper.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.