The Fiction

308 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

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.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
86
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 19, 2022
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
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

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.