New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Ocean Eats during a health inspection on 07/22/2025.
Situated at 865 4 Avenue in Park Slope, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
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The inspection report documents: "08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical: not critical). 04l. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-foo." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Census Tract | 010100 |
| BIN | 3010014 |
| ZIPCODE | 11232 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| NTA | BK32 |
| Community Board | 307 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| SCORE | 23 |
| STREET | 4 AVENUE |
| DBA | OCEAN EATS |
| BUILDING | 865 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Seafood |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Longitude | -74.001996674112 |
| CAMIS | 50110868 |
| Council District | 38 |
| PHONE | 7188088817 |
| BBL | 3006770001 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/22/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.656622006747 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 08A; 04L; 10G; 06C |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 10G: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware; including dishes; utensils; and equipment deficient. || 06C: 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 22, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 10G: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | 06C: 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..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.