MERRY LAND BUFFET in Melrose
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 14, 2025
📍 325 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
Merry Land Buffet in Melrose, Bronx holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 20 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 2 Grade B results, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MERRY LAND BUFFET in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Jul 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roach...
GRADE B
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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 temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Dec 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-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.
Evidence of mice o...
GRADE A
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
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MERRY LAND BUFFET in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MERRY LAND BUFFET last inspected?
- MERRY LAND BUFFET was last inspected on July 14, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is MERRY LAND BUFFET's current health grade?
- MERRY LAND BUFFET currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has MERRY LAND BUFFET had?
- MERRY LAND BUFFET has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MERRY LAND BUFFET?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MERRY LAND BUFFET was 26 points on March 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MERRY LAND BUFFET ever received a Grade C?
- No. MERRY LAND BUFFET has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.