Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
29
Last inspection
January 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 2
Merit Kabab currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 30, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
- 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.
- 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, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 30, 2026
- Date
- January 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jan 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Merit Kabab's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a A, after a C in November 2024.
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.
Merit Kabab's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merit Kabab's current NYC health grade?
Merit Kabab does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Merit Kabab last inspected?
Merit Kabab was last inspected on January 30, 2026.
What was Merit Kabab's latest inspection score?
Merit Kabab's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Merit Kabab have in its latest inspection?
Merit Kabab had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Merit Kabab located?
Merit Kabab is located at 37-67 74th Street in Queens, NY 11372.
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: 50066476
Last updated: June 26, 2026