Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale
Last inspected:
3299 Main St, Cottondale, FL 32431Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale has been emergency-closed once, on September 29, 2021, for sewage backup. Across 32 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 99 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2 — but the violation pattern has deteriorated sharply in recent months. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 alone documented 33 violations including multiple high-priority findings for management awareness, food in good condition, and consumer advisory failures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to this, the facility had shown compliance with callback corrective actions through late 2025. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The facility's recent escalation from routine compliance to significant violations and formal administrative complaint referral represents a substantial shift in food safety performance.
Most recent closure: September 29, 2021 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale: Comparison to Jackson County Averages
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021046439 | $400.00 | Sep 29, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale last inspected?
- Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale last shut down?
- Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale was last shut down on September 29, 2021 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale had?
- Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale find?
- Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale been fined?
- Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Cottondale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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