The Mermaid & the Alligator

729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Mermaid & the Alligator has been inspected four times since 2023. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so The Mermaid & the Alligator is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoon not properly stored with the handle outside down, located at buffet area.

24-07-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. During the inspection operator printed and signed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired Oct 2022.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mermaid & the Alligator last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mermaid & the Alligator on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Mermaid & the Alligator compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Mermaid & the Alligator most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Mermaid & the Alligator's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mermaid & the Alligator have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Mermaid & the Alligator 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 & the Alligator inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Mermaid & the Alligator is inspected around two times per year on average.

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