Only One

4705 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Only One has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Only One is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Dec 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Aug 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Only One last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Only One on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Only One?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Only One.

How does Only One compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Only One most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Only One's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Only One have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Only One 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 Only One inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Only One is inspected roughly once per year on average.