Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
37
Score
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar is a restaurant located at 3299 Main St, Cottondale, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
37
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of rust in the bar area.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle, three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry,on the floor by the three compartment sink.
42-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a soap bottle setting on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both hand wash sinks in the kitchen area. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink by the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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