Olea

171 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Olea appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Olea's latest score of 50 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Apr 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 30, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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Feb 8, 2024

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olea on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olea?

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 Olea.

How does Olea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Olea most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Olea's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Olea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Olea inspected?

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

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