Merry Land Buffet

325 East 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Merry Land Buffet has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Mar 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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.
10B
58
Dec 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
67
Sep 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merry Land Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merry Land Buffet on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merry Land Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four 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 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Merry Land Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Merry Land Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merry Land Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.