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Thirsty Mermaid

521 FLEMING STREET KEY WEST 33040 Key West
Inspection Date 09/25/2023
Inspection Disposition Warning Issued

Inspection September 25th, 2023

Violations

Code Description
14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired

Reach-in cooler across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler across from stove 48F-49F. Observed torn gaskets on doors of cooler. Operator stated it was serviced two days ago and has been working fine. Operator removing TCS foods from reach-in cooler until unit is serviced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair

Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system

Multiple hood filters missing from above grill in hood area.

10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses

Pair of tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed. Tongs to. Properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

butter (87F – Cold Holding) on table next to wall on cook line. Employee stated it was placed there around 4pm

Also, butter (46F – Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (47F – Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler across from food pick up window. Operator stated it was left out earlier. Operator stated he will keep it in cooler to chill. Warning

11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment

Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime

Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained/soiled

53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/nMore than four employees working without a CFM on duty.

  • Ownership Changed: Current
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  • Expiration Date: 10/01/2024

Report details

Business License ID 5428149

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