Merit Kabab
37-67 74 STREET, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 20, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (2 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 26 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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