Mermaids Lounge & Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2024
74
Score
Across the available record, Mermaids Lounge & Eatery has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Mermaids Lounge & Eatery's record stops at Mar 5, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Spring Hill average 84, so Mermaids Lounge & Eatery trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and at front of the bar to the right of the ice bin. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink in the bar with a strainer used as a dump sink full of straws and cut fruit stored in handwash sink. Discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen and at handwash sink at the front of the bar to the right of the ice bin. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open package of hot dogs in reach-in cooler in bar area across from reach-in freezer without a date marked on the package. Half and half in beer reach-in cooler without a date. Employee dated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray cleaner stored in handwash sink in kitchen to the right of the three compartment sink and handwash sink in bar blocked with scrub brushes and other equipment to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink towards the front of the bar and at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink in the bar. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink towards the front of the bar. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired for Jami on 03/18/2022 and Doreen on 06/12/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees towards the front of the bar. Employee posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
58
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy (44F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened yesterday, operator dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand wash sink net to 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In either bathroom by office, no water comes out when handle turned to hot side, only cold on other side **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in bar
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Interior of single door cooler in bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door cooler in bar.
05-09-4
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In door of refrigerator in kitchen - butter (49F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: butter 45 **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In mens or women's bathrooms by office **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bar, corrected on site no hand wash sign at sink in bar No hand wash sign in either mens bathroom **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At sink on left side of bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mermaids Lounge & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery on file is from Mar 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery.
How does Mermaids Lounge & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Mermaids Lounge & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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