Cottondale, Jackson County

MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR

3299 MAIN ST, Cottondale, FL 32431

FoodSeating

Latest violations

3 High Priority

Apr 8, 2026

City

Cottondale

County

Jackson

Status

Delinquent / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 24502357

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Violation has already been addressed on the previous inspection.

01A-09-4

Detail 24502350

High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a bag of oysters inside the walk in cooler without a tag and quarter of a bag oyster on the front line.

01B-04-5

Detail 24502347

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a bag of oysters inside the walk in cooler without a tag and quarter of a bag oyster on the front line without a tag.

11-01-5

Detail 24502351

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

01C-03-4

Detail 24502348

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 24502352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the reach in cooler.

53B-13-5

Detail 24502354

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 24502353

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water valve shut off.

13-03-4

Detail 24502356

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

31B-04-4

Detail 24502355

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dish machine. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24502349

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle that three compartment sink.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24428908

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24428906

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a soap bottle setting on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line.

01C-02-4

Detail 24428914

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-02-4

Detail 24428916

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both hand wash sinks in the kitchen area. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink by the three compartment sink.

11-26-1

Detail 24428907

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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24428911

35B-01-4

Detail 24428915

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the opens to the outside.

22-08-4

Detail 24428905

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of rust in the bar area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24428909

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by the three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 24428912

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 24428913

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle, three compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 24428910

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry,on the floor by the three compartment sink.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23829482

Detail 23045085

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings 44F at 2:13, per Cook wings were cooked yesterday. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23045077

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings 44F at 2:13, per Cook wings were cooked yesterday. See stop sale.

50-17-3

Detail 23045078

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. License expired 06/01/2024. Owner renewed license over phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23045082

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 71F, diced tomatoes 73F, cut cabbage 64F, cut Roma tomatoes 71F in 3 door cooler. Per cook approximately 3 hours, Cook placed items inside chest freezer. New temperatures after 45 mins, cut Roma tomatoes 36F, diced tomatoes 35F, shredded cheese 41F, shredded cabbage 41F, Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23045086

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. Observed whole milk opened 2 days ago, per Cook with no date mark on it. Cook date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23045083

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen with buildup of food debris and green mold-like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 23045076

Intermediate - Inaccessible hand wash sink in dry storage area with boxes piled on it. Boxes moved at time of inspection. Inaccessible hand wash sink in server station blocked with server tray. Tray moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23045081

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans show hand wash sink in same room as dish pit. Observed dish pit in new room that is not on plans. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23045087

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at server station hand wash sink. Cook restocked soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02A-01-4

Detail 23045088

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23045080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid inside near bar area. Cook labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

27-19-4

Detail 23045084

Intermediate - Total lack of water at hand wash sink near upright freezer. Operator turned water on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23045075

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of cook line door.

23-03-4

Detail 23045079

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wire shelving in walk-in cooler with rust.

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 23766039

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager restocked paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23766042

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection dated August 7, 2024.

31B-03-4

Detail 23766041

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager restocked soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23766043

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing blue substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23766040

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelving in walk-in cooler with rust. Owner advises she will be painting shelves.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

01C-05-4

Detail 22595521

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 22595524

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53A-01-7

Detail 22595523

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner stated she would email a copy of certificate when she returned home. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22595525

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Detail 22595522

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at sink in kitchen area.