OKINAWA in Bay Ridge
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 276 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Okinawa in Bay Ridge has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation following a score of 5 points, with 1 Grade C result among its 7 inspections on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
OKINAWA in Bay Ridge: Emergency Closures (2)
OKINAWA in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE Z
Apr 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may sha...
✅ REOPENED
Apr 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE C
Apr 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 52
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or wit...
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, ser...
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OKINAWA in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OKINAWA last inspected?
- OKINAWA was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 16 points.
- What is OKINAWA's current health grade?
- OKINAWA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has OKINAWA been closed by NYC Health?
- OKINAWA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has OKINAWA had?
- OKINAWA has 7 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at OKINAWA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OKINAWA was 52 points on April 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.