MERMAID SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
3299 MAIN ST · COTTONDALE · Jackson County · FL 32431
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two zucchini in walk in cooler that had mold like substance on them.
28-13-4High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed in back of restaurant outside plumbing caps taken off of pipes with sewage actively flowing into back parking lot area. Dumpster and grease receptacles completely surrounded in sewage from draining pipe approximately 3 to 5 inches deep. Employees would have to walk through area where cap is open on draining pipe. Smoker is approximately 20 feet from dumpster area heavy sewage odor and fly presence throughout areas. Behind the outside bar in the back grass area sewage covering ground throughout. Operator states when cap is put back on pipe sewage backs up inside the restaurant. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line egg wash 72°F less than 4 hours
Intermediate 6
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was discarding tags after shucking them. Informed operator that they must keep tags for 90 days and date them.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front kitchen area things stored in front of hand wash sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side prep area.
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. Servers and kitchen staff.
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator hung oyster advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of 5 dead flies in walk in cooler on containers. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed grouper in walk in cooler stored on floor.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Container of crab cake mix in upright reach in cooler with utensil stored in container.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in closest to doorway at entrance of kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.