The Mermaid Galley
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited The Mermaid Galley nine times, with records going back to 2022. The Mermaid Galley was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “backflow preventer installed improperly”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Weeki Wachee restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened Basil Pesto container marked for 11/7. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of opened Basil Pesto dated 11/7. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chewed foam on floor behind soda rack by walk in cooler. Observed rodent chew marks on box of cheese sauce pouches on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
35A-21-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage. 147 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry storage shelving. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit was expired. Test kit was unable to check level of sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed rafters, electrical lines, and water lines throughout kitchen, dry storage, and prep areas **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
14-11-5
27
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over butter pads, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line
22-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 5 lizard droppings present in storage area next to the walk-in cooler along wall of storage area. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sinks in bathrooms used by employees and guests for food establishments adjacent to the Mermaid Galley with water at 77F. Discussed requirement of at least 100F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - 1 dead roach on premises in storage area next to walk-in cooler behind lobby door along the frame of the door. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
74
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in mens or women's bathrooms 65 F **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mermaid Galley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mermaid Galley on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mermaid Galley?
Across the inspection record, “backflow preventer installed improperly” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mermaid Galley.
How does The Mermaid Galley compare to other restaurants in Weeki Wachee?
The Mermaid Galley most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Weeki Wachee average of 91.
Has The Mermaid Galley's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Mermaid Galley have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Mermaid Galley means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Mermaid Galley inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mermaid Galley is inspected around three times per year on average.
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