The Mermaid Inn

227 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2023
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The Mermaid Inn was last inspected on Apr 25, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual”, which has been cited two times.

The Mermaid Inn's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Dec 7, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mermaid Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mermaid Inn on file is from Apr 25, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Mermaid Inn?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Mermaid Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.