The Emerson
561 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 23, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| May 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
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