Merv's
266 IRVING AVENUE, 11237
American
9175894251
AScore: 13
Last inspected: October 4, 2023
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Inspection History
November 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 28
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04JProperly 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.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10DMechanical 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.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-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.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
October 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04NFilth 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
December 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 2
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.