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THE MERMAID GALLEY

THE MERMAID GALLEY has 7 health inspections on file for its WEEKI WACHEE location, with an overall rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6131 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13578340

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903222

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed rafters, electrical lines, and water lines throughout kitchen, dry storage, and prep areas Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged wraps, parfait, and grape and cheese cup have no address on label in cooler in dining room. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels. Warning
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened Basil Pesto container marked for 11/7. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on shelving in dry storage. 147 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry storage shelving. Warning
  • 35A-21-4:High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chewed foam on floor behind soda rack by walk in cooler. Observed rodent chew marks on box of cheese sauce pouches on dry storage shelf. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of opened Basil Pesto dated 11/7. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by cook line soiled. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit was expired. Test kit was unable to check level of sanitizer bucket. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756848

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773899

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560568

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over butter pads, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372853

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8316745

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sinks in bathrooms used by employees and guests for food establishments adjacent to the Mermaid Galley with water at 77F. Discussed requirement of at least 100F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed handwash sinks in bathrooms used by employees and guests for food establishments adjacent to the Mermaid Galley in bathroom building with water at 75F. Discussed requirement of 85F. **Time Extended**