The Mermaid Inn

570 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2019
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Dec 26, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at The Mermaid Inn is from Dec 26, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food not protected from potential source of contamination”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Mermaid Inn's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Jul 25, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mermaid Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mermaid Inn on file is from Dec 26, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Mermaid Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food not protected from potential source of contamination” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mermaid Inn.

How does The Mermaid Inn compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Mermaid Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Mermaid Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mermaid Inn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Mermaid Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.