Famous

253 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Famous stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up one time.

Famous scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
64
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Famous.

How does Famous compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Famous most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Famous's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Famous inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Famous is inspected roughly once per year on average.