Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Famous currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 28, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
August 28, 2025
- Date
- August 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Famous has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Famous's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Famous's current NYC health grade?
Famous currently has a A grade.
When was Famous last inspected?
Famous was last inspected on August 28, 2025.
What was Famous's latest inspection score?
Famous's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Famous have in its latest inspection?
Famous had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Famous located?
Famous is located at 253rd Avenue X in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50018354
Last updated: June 26, 2026