MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
3299 MAIN ST, Cottondale, FL 32431
Jackson County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR LLC · License: SEA4200572
MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR in Cottondale, FL has 31 inspections on record with 87 total violations (2.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of June 17, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Sewage back up | 10:53:00 |
Inspection History (31)
Jun 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Apr 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Jan 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Dec 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Nov 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Oct 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jan 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mar 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mar 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Apr 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Apr 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jan 21, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
How Does This Facility Compare?
MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Jackson County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.83.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR had?
- MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR ever been shut down?
- Yes, MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR?
- The most frequently cited violations at MERMAID'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR are: Outer openings protected, Premises clean, Clean multi-use utensils.
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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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