Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson
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11024 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34669Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has accumulated 175 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for sewage and rodent activity. Fire inspections cited a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the recharge red zone near the bar's rear exit, with compliance extended multiple times in 2023. A 2021 administrative complaint flagged the establishment operating with 59 seats without septic system approval for the expanded capacity.
Most recent closure: March 6, 2025 for sewage issue/rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033088 | $400.00 | Mar 6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021038657 | $200.00 | Jul 30, 2021 | Tampa |
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in recharge red zone to the left of the rear exit door of the bar. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in recharge red zone to the left of the rear exit door of the bar. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in recharge red zone to the left of the rear exit door of the bar. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 49-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change.
outside: 20 seats at tables
outside picnic tables : 12
inside: 19 seats at bar and 8 seats at side tables
Total is 59 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 49-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change.
outside: 20 seats at tables
outside picnic tables : 12
inside: 19 seats at bar and 8 seats at side tables
Total is 59 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Outside: 1 picnic tables that seats 8; 4 picnic tables that seat 4 each: total 24 seats outside
Inside: 9 seats at Tables , 22 bar stools: 31 inside total seats
Total 55 seats
- From follow-up inspection 2021-04-12: Not complied.
Outside: 2 picnic tables that seat 4 each: total 8.
1 picnic table that seats 8.
Outside total is 16.
Inside: 6 seats at tables on left side of bar.
2 seats at tables at right side of bar.
23 seats at the bar.
Total inside seats is 31.
Total seats inside and outside is 47. **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Outside: 1 picnic tables that seats 8; 4 picnic tables that seat 4 each: total 24 seats outside
Inside: 9 seats at Tables , 22 bar stools: 31 inside total seats
Total 55 seats
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson last inspected?
- Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson last shut down?
- Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson was last shut down on March 6, 2025 for sewage issue/rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson are: Premises clean, Outer openings protected, Water supply.
- How many health inspections has Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson had?
- Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson find?
- Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson been fined?
- Mermaids Lounge & Eatery in Hudson has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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