The Mermaid Inn
335 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
Seafood Upper West Side (917) 640-3667
Grade A · as of Mar 30, 2026
The Mermaid Inn was last inspected on March 30, 2026 and scored 10 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 30, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Score: 10 points (A range)
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 06F)
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.