THIRSTY MERMAID
521 FLEMING STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed dishwasher machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed cooked mushrooms with garlic (123F – Hot Holding)stored at room temperature near the grill at cooking line. As per employee food was prepared 5 hours before the inspection. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed cooked mushrooms with garlic (123F – Hot Holding)stored at room temperature near the grill at cooking line. As per employee food was prepared 5 hours before the inspection. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 2
24-05-4Basic – Clean, bowls, plates, pots and not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.