Olas Kitchen

821 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
African
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Olas Kitchen stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Olas Kitchen's latest score of 67 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
Jun 3, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Oct 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olas Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olas Kitchen on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olas Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olas Kitchen.

How does Olas Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Olas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Olas Kitchen 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 Olas Kitchen inspected?

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