MERMAIDS LOUNGE & EATERY
11024 STATE RD 52 · HUDSON · Pasco County · FL 34669
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High 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**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
35A-04-4High 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**
28-16-5High 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 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-04-4Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle of the bar. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in middle handwash sink in bar. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 1
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.