The Fiction
308 Hooper Street, New York City, NY 11211 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-01-27 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2024-10-18 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 dispen
2024-03-12 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 1
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
2023-05-22 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
2022-05-19 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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