What is The Merrow's health inspection score?

The Merrow has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Merrow last inspected?

The Merrow was last inspected on October 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Merrow have?

The Merrow has 11 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Merrow safe to eat at?

Yes, The Merrow has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Merrow serve?

The Merrow serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Merrow

Name: The Merrow
Address: 916 WEST BEECH STREET, Long Beach, 11561
Rating: 87

916 WEST BEECH STREET, Long Beach

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Oct 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Inspection

Oct 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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