THE EMERSON in Clinton Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026
📍 561 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Emerson in Clinton Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE EMERSON in Clinton Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
May 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused...
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on...
Sep 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
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THE EMERSON in Clinton Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE EMERSON last inspected?
- THE EMERSON was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is THE EMERSON's current health grade?
- THE EMERSON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE EMERSON had?
- THE EMERSON has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE EMERSON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE EMERSON was 20 points on September 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE EMERSON ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE EMERSON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.