MERMAID QUEEN
300 S BROADWALK, Hollywood FL 33019 · 786-277-8351
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler 1; raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items brought to flip top cooler from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed item on ice to quick chill
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer container. 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, raw chicken and beef kebabs stored over ready to eat sauces. Employee moved raw product to bottom shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, no paper towels a,t handwashing sink. Employee supplied paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, handwashing sink blocked with frying pans.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu, ceviche and raw tuna served raw, not covered by the consumer advisory.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area by three compartment sink, no soap provided. Employee provided soap
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat potatoes in kitchen left flip top,cooler. Operator inverted
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in bar hand sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No appear towels at dish washing area hand sink. Operator provided
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board of right flip top cooler. Operator removed
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over vegetables. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler 1; raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items brought to flip top cooler from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed item on ice to quick chill
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags in cooler with food. Operator removed
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored on top of chipotle sauce inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf and stored correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in wait station. Operator labeled windex cleaner
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 1. Employee opened water bottle inside reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Employee opened drinks inside flip top cooler in cook line. Operator removed drinks
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line; raw shrimp (47F cold holding ) held less 4 hours ago. Observed container not fully submerged in ice bath. Operator placed in separate containers and added more ice to facilitate cooling. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container used as scoop for raw fish, in ceviche bar. Operator removed and discarded small plastic container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop, wash, rinsed and sanitize scoop during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean and sanitized squeeze bottles left with old labels.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth stored on flip top counter. Operator removed and discarded the wiping cloth.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed celery inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of cut pineapple on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in cook line. Operator moved wiping cloth to sanitizer solution.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in kitchen, grilled chicken 86F @ 11:10am (cooked cooling 1 hr) to 80F @ 11:40am. At this rate will not reach 70F in 2 hrs. Employee moved tray to walk in cooler to rapid chill to 70F before finishing prep.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front bar at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board at fliptop in kitchen. Employee removed bottle to under prep table.
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