The Surly Mermaid
The Surly Mermaid has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Apr 4, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at The Surly Mermaid since Apr 4, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Surly Mermaid last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Surly Mermaid on file is from Apr 4, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Surly Mermaid?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Surly Mermaid.
How does The Surly Mermaid compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Surly Mermaid most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Surly Mermaid's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Surly Mermaid have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Surly Mermaid means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.