Merv's

266 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Merv's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Oct 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merv's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merv's on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merv's?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Merv's.

How does Merv's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Merv's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Merv's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Merv's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Merv's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Merv's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merv's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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