THIRSTY MERMAID
521 FLEMING STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw oysters inside reach in cooler.Chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test kits ( chlorine since 2021)
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the employee restroom. Chef restocked the station immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed missing date marking on clam chowder ( as per chef from 7/12/25). Label with date marking was placed on it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Chef fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some containers with food items not identified with the common name ( flour, salt, mix salt ) . Chef labeled all the containers immediately . **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.