Emir Palace

4210 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Eastern European

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Emir Palace has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Aug 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Apr 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

05D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jun 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emir Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emir Palace on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emir Palace?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Emir Palace.

How does Emir Palace compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Emir Palace most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Emir Palace's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emir Palace have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emir Palace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Emir Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emir Palace is inspected around two times per year on average.

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