RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025
📍 3121 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11235 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Ristretto Cafe and Desserts in Sheepshead Bay holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The coffee and tea shop has 6 inspections on record since 2024, with 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jun 30, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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...
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Violations:
06C
Mar 27, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not pro...
Mar 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable retur...
RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS last inspected?
- RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS was last inspected on July 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS's current health grade?
- RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS had?
- RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS has 6 health inspections on record from March 2024 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS was 63 points on March 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS ever received a Grade C?
- No. RISTRETTO CAFE AND DESSERTS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.