EMERALD INN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2025
📍 250 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Irish
Overview
Emerald Inn on the Upper West Side has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 7 points, earned on its most recent inspection in 2025. Of 13 total inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
EMERALD INN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Emergency Closures (2)
EMERALD INN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE P
Oct 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Oct 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Sep 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sep 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sep 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
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.
Establishment is not f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Violations:
28-06
Sep 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. C...
Apr 11, 2023
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly seale...
Jul 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phori...
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EMERALD INN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMERALD INN last inspected?
- EMERALD INN was last inspected on March 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EMERALD INN's current health grade?
- EMERALD INN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EMERALD INN been closed by NYC Health?
- EMERALD INN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EMERALD INN had?
- EMERALD INN has 13 health inspections on record from July 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMERALD INN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMERALD INN was 51 points on September 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.