Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
November 24, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 10
Merv's currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 24, 2025 found 8 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 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 all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
November 24, 2025
- Date
- November 24, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 8 (3 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 10, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Merv's received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2023 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Merv's's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merv's's current NYC health grade?
Merv's does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Merv's last inspected?
Merv's was last inspected on November 24, 2025.
What was Merv's's latest inspection score?
Merv's's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Merv's have in its latest inspection?
Merv's had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Merv's located?
Merv's is located at 266 Irving Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50045808
Last updated: June 26, 2026