O'keefe's

62 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, O'keefe's has four inspections in the public record. O'keefe's was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Design, construction, materials used or maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; O'keefe's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10D
82
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
61
Jan 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'keefe's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O'keefe's on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at O'keefe's?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O'keefe's.

How does O'keefe's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

O'keefe's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has O'keefe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at O'keefe's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at O'keefe's 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 O'keefe's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, O'keefe's is inspected around two times per year on average.