Ristretto Cafe and Desserts

3121 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

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

Ristretto Cafe and Desserts' latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

06D

Jun 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

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

06E

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Mar 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Mar 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ristretto Cafe and Desserts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts.

How does Ristretto Cafe and Desserts compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ristretto Cafe and Desserts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ristretto Cafe and Desserts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ristretto Cafe and Desserts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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