Ozakaya

635 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Ozakaya is still short, with only two visits logged. Ozakaya was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Oct 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ozakaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ozakaya on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ozakaya?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ozakaya.

How does Ozakaya compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Ozakaya's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ozakaya have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ozakaya 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.