Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West
729 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Mermaid & The Alligator in Key West has accumulated 30 violations across 15 inspections since 2019, averaging 2.0 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health policy violations (cited in 2020 and 2021), improper hand washing (2022), and toxic substance control issues (3 citations on the most recent inspection in August 2025). The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 5, 2025
Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West last inspected?
- Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West are: Toxic substance control, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West had?
- Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West find?
- Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West was most recently inspected on August 5, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Mermaid & the Alligator in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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