What is Blu Ember's health inspection score?

Blu Ember has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blu Ember last inspected?

Blu Ember was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blu Ember have?

Blu Ember has 4 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blu Ember safe to eat at?

Yes, Blu Ember has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Blu Ember serve?

Blu Ember serves Fusion cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Blu Ember

Name: Blu Ember
Address: 137-49 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11354
Rating: 88

137-49 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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Fusion•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 92% of fusion restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Nov 25

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

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28-04Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−20 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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