What is The Emerson's health inspection score?

The Emerson has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Emerson last inspected?

The Emerson was last inspected on January 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Emerson have?

The Emerson has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Emerson safe to eat at?

Yes, The Emerson has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Emerson serve?

The Emerson serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Emerson

Name: The Emerson
Address: 561 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205
Rating: 85

561 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Brooklyn

Ranked #175 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jan 23, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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561 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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