WEEKI WACHEE, Hernando County

THE MERMAID GALLEY

6131 COMMERCIAL WAY, WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 20, 2026
City
WEEKI WACHEE
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-08-4

Detail 24312436

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 24200040

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

14-11-5

Detail 24200038

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

Detail 24200041

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

Detail 24200039

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

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

29-42-4

Detail 24198707

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

Detail 24198702

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

Detail 24198713

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

Detail 24198708

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

Detail 24198704

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

Detail 24198703

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

Detail 24198711

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

36-37-5

Detail 24198710

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

Detail 24198705

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24198701

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24198709

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in dry storage area. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24198706

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

Detail 24198712

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambro in dry storage has old labels. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 24198714

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handles on tongs cracked, plastic container cracked in dry storage. Warning

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 23763486

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

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22939203

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

Detail 22939201

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

Detail 22939202

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.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 22267421

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

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-23-4

Detail 22060972

High Priority - 5 lizard droppings present in storage area next to the walk-in cooler along wall of storage area. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22060973

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22060971

Basic - 1 dead roach on premises in storage area next to walk-in cooler behind lobby door along the frame of the door. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21657828

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

27-16-4

Detail 21657827

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in mens or women's bathrooms 65 F Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21657829

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21154612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding), operator will cook today

29-42-4

Detail 21154610

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At 3 spigots and outside of front door at post. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21154613

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in mens or women's bathrooms Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 21154611

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. Grab N Go in lobby Repeat Violation

May 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21101537

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At 3 spigots and outside of front door at post.

27-16-4

Detail 21101539

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In mens or womens restrooms

27-02-4

Detail 21101536

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No annual report, last report is 3/2021

08B-15-4

Detail 21101535

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. At grab and go in lobby, apples in basket, operator took to kitchen and wrapped Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21101538

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. Grab and go in lobby, salads.