MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
3299 MAIN ST · COTTONDALE · Jackson County · FL 32431
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a soap bottle setting on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Intermediate 4
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the opens to the outside.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of rust in the bar area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by the three compartment sink.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet/handle, three compartment sink.
42-01-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.