Okiboru

55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Okiboru has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Okiboru's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
70
Feb 25, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Dec 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okiboru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okiboru on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okiboru?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Okiboru.

How does Okiboru compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Okiboru most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Okiboru's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Okiboru have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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