The Center for Fiction

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

The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone three health inspections, with the most recent assessment on August 13, 2025, resulting in a low-risk designation. Inspectors identified two violations related to the sanitation of food contact surfaces and the maintenance of non-food contact equipment. Historically, the facility has maintained a record of medium-risk scores across its inspections.

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Inspections
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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
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