MERMAIDS LOUNGE & EATERY
4564 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen Operator cleaned and sanitized floor **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water dripping from black mold-like substance on to ice.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White diffuser in soda guns soiled .
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with ice in hand wash sink in bar, oper removed **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen No hand wash sign in either mens bathroom by kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at mens one women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/ gray mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water dripping from black mold-like substance on to ice. See stop sale
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelves in kitchen
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk in cooler Fan guards Floor
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:00 AM.
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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.