MERMAIDS LOUNGE & EATERY

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Operator is contacting customer contact center in Tallahassee to renew license. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. - Handwash sink removed out of kitchen and moved on the other side of the wall across from three compartment sink in indoor bar area. - Outdoor bar added with an ice machine, three compartment sink, 1 handwash sink, 2 ice bins, 2 soda guns, 3 coolers, and a bag in the box soda station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Tammy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects landing near ice in bar area and landing on liquor bottle nozzles. Repeat Violation Warning

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

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 droppings behind hand wash sink in bar area, 1 dropping in back of front bar cabinet, storing liquor bottles. 1 dropping in crevice behind cabinet in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Septic tank and drain field is in far back area of parking lot, the septic mound is leaking waste water. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soda gun hose hanging in handwash sink in middle of the bar. Inspector moved. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area and another handwash sink installed around the corner in bar area instead of kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Discussed with operator. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle of the bar. Warning

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/. - Handwash sink removed out of kitchen and moved on the other side of the wall across from three compartment sink in indoor bar area. - Outdoor bar added with an ice machine, three compartment sink, 1 handwash sink, 2 ice bins, 2 soda guns, 3 coolers, and a bag in the box soda station. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in middle handwash sink in bar. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Tammy. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small flying insects flying around in kitchen and landing on reach-in freezers, cutting board on top of oven, wax paper, disposable gloves, and to go containers. - 2 small flying insect around bar area. - 3 small flying insects flying around taco bar area in bar. Employee started to clean and sanitize areas. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (130F - Hot Holding) in skillet with lid in bar area. Employee stated that the meat has been out for an hour and they turned it down because it was sizzling. Employee started to reheat beef. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 carton of dairy in reach-in cooler in kitchen without a date mark opened two days ago. Employee marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line in the handwash sink from beer dispensing unit no longer in use in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employees Tammie, Blair, Ashley, and Sierra. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided for some employees 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. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink in bar. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in bar and in bathrooms. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Observed liquid shortening stored on floor to the left of the stand up reach-in freezer on the cook line in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for Dawn Marie. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in recharge red zone to the left of the rear exit door of the bar. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding at 1:40 PM); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (51F - Cold Holding) in single door reach-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 47F to the left of the microwave and across from stove top. Operator removed from service. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (44F - Cold Holding at 12:55 PM); Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding at 12:45 PM) in single door reach-in cooler underneath prep table to the left of the microwave across from stove at 47F ambient air temperature. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding at 1:40 PM); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (51F - Cold Holding) in same reach in cooler. Operator removed from service. Operator voluntarily discarded raw beef and put butter in another reach-in cooler for cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with hose attached outside of establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line in the handwash sink from beer dispensing unit no longer in use in bar area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line and at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in drawer under oven. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 36 seats inside of establishment and 35 seats outside of establishment with approval for 30 seats. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor to the left of the stove on the cook line. Operator stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in the bar and in the men and women's restroom. Inspector provided handwash signs to post. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink on the cook line. Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in recharge red zone to the left of the rear exit door of the bar. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. outside: 20 seats at tables outside picnic tables : 12 inside: 19 seats at bar and 8 seats at side tables Total is 59 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen mini fridge: heavy creamed (48°F - Cold Holding); Walk in cooler: raw chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (45°F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese sauce (44°F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary >200ppm); Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Ragu tomato sauce, heavy cream, Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *Ice machine has some rust and mold like buildup *Black refrigerator in kitchen has debris and door Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth in hand wash sink in kitchen, removed by inspector Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elaine Colon Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in kitchen shuts off during hand washing and the flow of hot water stops. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. * outside: 20 seats at tables *outside picnic tables : 12 *inside: 19 seats at bar and 8 seats at side tables Total is 59 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in a box soft drink, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler: and black refrigerator in kitchen Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade and open can of Red Bull in small refrigerator at bar Warning

Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. outside: 20 seats at tables outside picnic tables : 12 inside: 19 seats at bar and 8 seats at side tables Total is 59 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint