Grade ACaribbean

Merrick Jerk

234-18 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11422

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
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.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 14, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Jan 27, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 29, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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