The Fiction
The health department has logged five inspections at The Fiction, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Fiction's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fiction last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fiction on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fiction?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Fiction.
How does The Fiction compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
The Fiction most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has The Fiction's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Fiction have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Fiction means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Fiction inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fiction is inspected around two times per year on average.