Lemons & Olives

98A S 4Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Lemons & Olives three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Lemons & Olives on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
82
Jul 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lemons & Olives last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lemons & Olives on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lemons & Olives?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lemons & Olives.

How does Lemons & Olives compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lemons & Olives most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lemons & Olives' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemons & Olives have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lemons & Olives means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lemons & Olives inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lemons & Olives is inspected roughly once per year on average.