MERIT KABAB in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026
📍 37-67 74 STREET, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Merit Kabab in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has shown mixed results, earning one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MERIT KABAB in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Jan 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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 �...
GRADE A
Sep 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FR...
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during s...
GRADE C
Nov 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required...
Nov 15, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to elim...
Apr 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded...
GRADE B
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not pro...
Nov 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and d...
Nov 10, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
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MERIT KABAB in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MERIT KABAB last inspected?
- MERIT KABAB was last inspected on January 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 43 points.
- What is MERIT KABAB's current health grade?
- MERIT KABAB currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MERIT KABAB had?
- MERIT KABAB has 10 health inspections on record from November 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MERIT KABAB?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MERIT KABAB was 68 points on April 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MERIT KABAB ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MERIT KABAB has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.