THIRSTY MERMAID
521 FLEMING STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (87F – Cold Holding) on table next to wall on cook line. Employee stated it was placed there around 4pm. Also, butter (46F – Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (47F – Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler across from food pick up window. Operator stated it was left out earlier. Operator stated he will keep it in cooler to chill. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained/soiled
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/ More than four employees working without a CFM on duty.
Basic 4
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler across from stove 48F-49F. Observed torn gaskets on doors of cooler. Operator stated it was serviced two days ago and has been working fine. Operator removing TCS foods from reach-in cooler until unit is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters missing from above grill in hood area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed. Tongs to. Properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.