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CHUBBY MERMAID BREWING CO

28292 INDUSTRIAL RD UNIT 1, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 2392212972

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607878
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with a container of tortilla chips. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in walk in cooler. Operator secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee chewing gum while preparing food.
Basic/12B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hot dogs and a package of beef sitting in triple sink. Informed operator of proper thawing procedures.
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food. Operator posted sign at time of visit.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in walk in cooler.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Explain reporting requirements to Operators.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the walk-in cooler. Educated Operator that these must be secured in order to avoid damage and injury.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.