Ocelot

259 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Ocelot three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, which has been cited two times.

Ocelot's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jun 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
08B
58
Sep 15, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocelot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocelot on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocelot?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocelot.

How does Ocelot compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ocelot most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ocelot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocelot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocelot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ocelot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocelot is inspected roughly once per year on average.