Ocean View Cafe

290 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ocean View Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to three.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04M

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

08A

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

Mar 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

06A

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

10F

Jun 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 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

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

06D

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

02B

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

04L

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

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 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean View Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean View Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean View Cafe?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean View Cafe.

How does Ocean View Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ocean View Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ocean View Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean View Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean View Cafe 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 Ocean View Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean View Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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