EMPHASIS in Bay Ridge
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2025
📍 6820 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Emphasis in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Over 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the American restaurant has received Grade A twice, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPHASIS in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
The original nutrition fact l...
Jan 23, 2024
— 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.
Violations:
16-02
May 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, pr...
GRADE B
Aug 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Aug 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
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EMPHASIS in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPHASIS last inspected?
- EMPHASIS was last inspected on March 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EMPHASIS's current health grade?
- EMPHASIS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPHASIS had?
- EMPHASIS has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPHASIS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPHASIS was 25 points on August 30, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPHASIS ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPHASIS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.