THE MERMAID INN

GRADE A

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Overview

THE MERMAID INN in Chelsea Hudson Yards received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 7, 2021, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
227 10 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10011
Cuisine
Seafood
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 08C

Pesticide not properly used or stored

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning

📋 Code Requirements

Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.31
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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THE MERMAID INN — Inspection Questions

Did THE MERMAID INN pass their NYC health inspection on December 7, 2021?
THE MERMAID INN passed with an A grade on December 7, 2021 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did THE MERMAID INN have?
THE MERMAID INN had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 08C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 08C (Pesticide not properly used or stored) is a major violation. Pesticides must be properly labeled, stored, and used according to regulations Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning