THE MERMAID GALLEY

Name: THE MERMAID GALLEY
Address: 6131 COMMERCIAL WAY, WEEKI WACHEE, FL, 34606, US
Rating: 91.4

6131 COMMERCIAL WAY, WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34606

License #3700094

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91.4 Grade B / 100

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THE MERMAID GALLEY in WEEKI WACHEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 shows 1 observation row, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Inspection coverage

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of opened Basil Pesto dated 11/7.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by cook line soiled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels.
[29-42-4] Backflow preventer installed Improperly on hot water line at mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on splitter where red hose is attached.
[02D-03-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage.
[35A-21-4] 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.
[16-37-1] 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.
[35A-04-4] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage.
[02C-01-5] 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.
[36-37-5] 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

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