THE MERMAID GALLEY
6131 COMMERCIAL WAY · WEEKI WACHEE · Hernando County · FL 34606
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
29-42-4High Priority – Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened Basil Pesto container marked for 11/7. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage. 147 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry storage shelving. **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chewed foam on floor behind soda rack by walk in cooler. Observed rodent chew marks on box of cheese sauce pouches on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of opened Basil Pesto dated 11/7. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by cook line soiled. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit was expired. Test kit was unable to check level of sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed rafters, electrical lines, and water lines throughout kitchen, dry storage, and prep areas **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.