Merry Land Buffet Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 505 East 163rd Street, The Bronx, NY 10451
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 4, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Merry Land Buffet currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 4, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
May 4, 2026
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Merry Land Buffet received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Merry Land Buffet's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merry Land Buffet's current NYC health grade?
Merry Land Buffet currently has a A grade.
When was Merry Land Buffet last inspected?
Merry Land Buffet was last inspected on May 4, 2026.
What was Merry Land Buffet's latest inspection score?
Merry Land Buffet's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Merry Land Buffet have in its latest inspection?
Merry Land Buffet had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Merry Land Buffet located?
Merry Land Buffet is located at 505 East 163rd Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50185241
Last updated: July 3, 2026