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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Violation has already been addressed on the previous inspection.
01A-09-4High Priority – Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a bag of oysters inside the walk in cooler without a tag and quarter of a bag oyster on the front line.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a bag of oysters inside the walk in cooler without a tag and quarter of a bag oyster on the front line without a tag.
Intermediate 5
11-01-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the reach in cooler.
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.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water valve shut off.
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet/handle that three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.