THE MERMAID HOUSE CAFE & WINE BAR Inspection – October 13, 2026

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On upper shelf in lower holding area of flip top reach-in cooler. Raw salmon over cheeses. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Brie package open but not dated

#4Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

#6Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Using residential dishwasher in bar area. Does not sanitize. Operator removes all wares after cycle and sanitizes in triple sink behind bar. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Unfinished dry wall in storage room

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