The Emerson

561 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
American
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Emerson has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting The Emerson on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Emerson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Emerson on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Emerson compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Emerson most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Emerson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Emerson have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Emerson 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 The Emerson inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Emerson is inspected roughly once per year on average.