What is Merv's's health inspection score?

Merv's has a SafeDine safety score of 30 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Merv's last inspected?

Merv's was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Merv's have?

Merv's has 8 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Merv's safe to eat at?

Merv's has a safety score of 30/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Merv's serve?

Merv's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Merv's

Name: Merv's
Address: 266 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Rating: 30

266 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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0Poor

American•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 24, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 27/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (30/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High5 Med

8 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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.−5
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.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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