Sofi's Deli & Grill

NYC Health inspections of Sofi's Deli & Grill at 125-10 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens 11420 (Latin American), newest first.

1. 2026-10-02 · score 128 · Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

   • Critical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
   • Critical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
   • Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
   • Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
   • Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
   • Critical 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.
   • Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
   • 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.
   • Critical 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 flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
   • Critical 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.
   • Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
   • Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
   • 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.
   • Critical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
   • Critical 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.
   • Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
   • Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

From NYC Health's inspection results on NYC Open Data, as the inspector recorded them. A lower score is better (0 to 13 earns an A), and a letter grade is given only at some inspections. NYC Health's restaurant search