The Surly Mermaid

1507 S 22Nd St, Tampa, FL 33605
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

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.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Butter milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid for cod cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator removed bulk oil during inspection. Bulk oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number legible.
50-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls above three compartment sink not properly air dried.
24-08-4
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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.