Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
January 23, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
The Emerson currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 23, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 23, 2026
- Date
- January 23, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Emerson has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and May 2024. Its latest score was 5, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 4.
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.
The Emerson's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emerson's current NYC health grade?
The Emerson currently has a A grade.
When was The Emerson last inspected?
The Emerson was last inspected on January 23, 2026.
What was The Emerson's latest inspection score?
The Emerson's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did The Emerson have in its latest inspection?
The Emerson had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The Emerson located?
The Emerson is located at 561 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11205.
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: 41540016
Last updated: June 26, 2026