MERMAIDS LOUNGE & EATERY
11024 STATE RD 52, Hudson FL 34669 · 727 378 6592
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
MAR 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Septic tank and drain field is in far back area of parking lot, the septic mound is leaking waste water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033088 | Mar 6, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2021038657 | Jul 30, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. The operator washed his hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5025-131. The operator posted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in the kitchen engaging in food preparation no hair restraint. The employee put on a hat.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwashing sink in the kitchen no sign and at the inside and outside bar. Provided the operator with handwashing signs. The operator posted the signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The soda gun at the bar outside is soiled with slime.
Jun 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Handwash sink removed out of kitchen and moved on the other side of the wall across from three compartment sink in indoor bar area. - Outdoor bar added with an ice machine, three compartment sink, 1 handwash sink, 2 ice bins, 2 soda guns, 3 coolers, and a bag in the box soda station.
Mar 7, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Handwash sink removed out of kitchen and moved on the other side of the wall across from three compartment sink in indoor bar area. - Outdoor bar added with an ice machine, three compartment sink, 1 handwash sink, 2 ice bins, 2 soda guns, 3 coolers, and a bag in the box soda station.
Required employee training expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Tammy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects landing near ice in bar area and landing on liquor bottle nozzles.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 droppings behind hand wash sink in bar area, 1 dropping in back of front bar cabinet, storing liquor bottles. 1 dropping in crevice behind cabinet in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Septic tank and drain field is in far back area of parking lot, the septic mound is leaking waste water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soda gun hose hanging in handwash sink in middle of the bar. Inspector moved. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area and another handwash sink installed around the corner in bar area instead of kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Discussed with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle of the bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Handwash sink removed out of kitchen and moved on the other side of the wall across from three compartment sink in indoor bar area. - Outdoor bar added with an ice machine, three compartment sink, 1 handwash sink, 2 ice bins, 2 soda guns, 3 coolers, and a bag in the box soda station.
No soap provided at handwash sink in middle handwash sink in bar. Employee placed soap.
Required employee training expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Tammy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small flying insects flying around in kitchen and landing on reach-in freezers, cutting board on top of oven, wax paper, disposable gloves, and to go containers. - 2 small flying insect around bar area. - 3 small flying insects flying around taco bar area in bar. Employee started to clean and sanitize areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (130F - Hot Holding) in skillet with lid in bar area. Employee stated that the meat has been out for an hour and they turned it down because it was sizzling. Employee started to reheat beef.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed carton of dairy in reach-in cooler in kitchen without a date mark opened two days ago. Employee marked.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line in the handwash sink from beer dispensing unit no longer in use in bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employees Tammie, Blair, Ashley, and Sierra.
No proof provided for some employees 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink in bar. Employee placed soap.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 51 seats present at the establishment when the establishment is only approved for 30 seats. Employee removed additional seats.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in bar and in bathrooms.
Observed liquid shortening stored on floor to the left of the stand up reach-in freezer on the cook line in the kitchen.
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.