MERRYLAND BUFFET in Fordham Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025
📍 2496 ELM PLACE, Bronx, NY 10458 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Fordham Road
Overview
Merryland Buffet in Fordham Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The Chinese restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, including one prior Grade B result, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection
MERRYLAND BUFFET in Fordham Heights: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity whe...
GRADE B
Aug 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
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MERRYLAND BUFFET in Fordham Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MERRYLAND BUFFET last inspected?
- MERRYLAND BUFFET was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MERRYLAND BUFFET's current health grade?
- MERRYLAND BUFFET currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MERRYLAND BUFFET had?
- MERRYLAND BUFFET has 3 health inspections on record from August 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MERRYLAND BUFFET?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MERRYLAND BUFFET was 27 points on August 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MERRYLAND BUFFET ever received a Grade C?
- No. MERRYLAND BUFFET has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.