The Center for Fiction

15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at The Center for Fiction, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Center for Fiction is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Dec 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
May 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Center for Fiction last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Center for Fiction on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Center for Fiction?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Center for Fiction.

How does The Center for Fiction compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Center for Fiction most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Center for Fiction's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Center for Fiction have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Center for Fiction 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 The Center for Fiction inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Center for Fiction is inspected roughly once per year on average.