Merry Land Buffet

505 East 163 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Chinese
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Merry Land Buffet has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Merry Land Buffet on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10F
82
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
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.
10F
82
Jul 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merry Land Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merry Land Buffet on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merry Land Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Merry Land Buffet.

How does Merry Land Buffet compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Merry Land Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Merry Land Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merry Land Buffet have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merry Land Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Merry Land Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merry Land Buffet is inspected roughly once per year on average.