Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR

3299 MAIN ST · COTTONDALE · Jackson County · FL 32431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3642305
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10948398
DBPR license4200572

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority50-17-3

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

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority41-10-4

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

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate01C-02-4

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

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

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.

#11Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

Basic 6

#1Basic35B-01-4

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

#2Basic22-08-4

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

#3Basic31B-04-4

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

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#5Basic29-11-4

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

#6Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.