Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb

445 Albee Square, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb, the earliest from 2023. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

06D

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

09E

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

09C

Aug 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb 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 Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Brooklyn @ Dekalb is inspected around two times per year on average.

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