MERMAID GALLEY
6131 COMMERCIAL WAY, Weeki Wachee FL 34606 · 352-597-8484
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage. 147 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry storage shelving.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025087462 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels.
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened Basil Pesto container marked for 11/7.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage. 147 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry storage shelving.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chewed foam on floor behind soda rack by walk in cooler. Observed rodent chew marks on box of cheese sauce pouches on dry storage shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of opened Basil Pesto dated 11/7.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by cook line soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit was expired. Test kit was unable to check level of sanitizer bucket.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed rafters, electrical lines, and water lines throughout kitchen, dry storage, and prep areas
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels.
Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese. Operator corrected shelves.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over butter pads, moved to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sinks in bathrooms used by employees and guests for food establishments adjacent to the Mermaid Galley with water at 77F. Discussed requirement of at least 100F.
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.