Chez Oskar

373 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

French

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Chez Oskar has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Chez Oskar's latest score of 50 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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.

04N

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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.

10B

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

08A

Oct 6, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10F

Feb 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

04N

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

04K

10B

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04K

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

04L

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Oskar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Oskar on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Oskar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chez Oskar.

How does Chez Oskar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Chez Oskar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Chez Oskar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chez Oskar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chez Oskar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Chez Oskar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Oskar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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