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Okinawa

276 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Okinawa stretching back to 2023. Okinawa was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the three found previously.

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

Okinawa's latest score of 67 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
67
Apr 25, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
90
Mar 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
39
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okinawa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okinawa on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okinawa?

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

How does Okinawa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Okinawa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Okinawa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Okinawa have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Okinawa 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 Okinawa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Okinawa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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