Emmons Palace

2265 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Eastern European

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at Emmons Palace is still short, with only two visits logged. Emmons Palace was last inspected on Sep 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after 10 on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

08A

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

Feb 26, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

04L

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

10B

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

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emmons Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emmons Palace on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emmons Palace?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emmons Palace.

How does Emmons Palace compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Emmons Palace most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Emmons Palace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Emmons Palace have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Emmons Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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