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BAHAMA BREEZE #3012

12395 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 3055984040

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats451
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328031
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler above grill, garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into freezer and replaced containers.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in unit below sauté cook line cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice over product for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at bar area Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator corrected concentration of Bar Triple Sink(Quaternary 300ppm).
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor across from grill station standing water. Operator had employee dry floor during time of inspection. Observed in bar walk in cooler standing water. Operator had employee dry floor during time of inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler unit at fryer station on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in bar cooler mold like substance on plastics shelves. Observed in reach in cooler at pantry station food debris. Operator had employee clean reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator draining and refilled sink to 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler above grill, garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into freezer and replaced containers.
High priority/03A-02-5
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed final rinse of high temp dish machine at 197F.
Intermediate/22-59-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of dry jerk seasoning. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwaves at cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed at front line prep area containers of tortilla chips stored uncovered. Operator placed cover onto items. Observed at dry storage area, container of jerk seasoning stored uncovered. Operator placed cover.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at dish washing area. Operator fixed pipe under sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in warehouse wash area where dry dishes are held. Observed in storage area where dry food is held; soiled shelves.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet in main kitchen prep area.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen; soiled air vents.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed soda cup above prep table. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed cellphone on prep table in main kitchen area; ok removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at table under soup station; soiled gaskets in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar no label outside beer walk in. Observed outside of office cracker shrimp flour mix not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator draining and refilled sink to 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler above grill, garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into freezer and replaced containers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at microwave, adobo (92F - Hot Holding); as per operator for 30 minutes, Chef began to reheat. Observed at fryer, fries (129F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled with dried food residue.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sinks at cook line used as dump sink for ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for menu item Jerk Mahi Mahi, as per operator cooked to 135F not labeled on menu as an item that is not fully cooked. Letter of parasite destruction provided.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to office. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at prep station, 13 packages of tuna thawed still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at interior bar area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container at drying storage rack. Operator removed and placed to be rewarded.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Bar Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator refilled container to 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor next to beer walk in cooler. Operator placed onto lower shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers cookline:; raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); raw mahi-mahi (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 20 mins ago,operator removed to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the drinking glasses at the bar.
Basic/24-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler shelves at the bar where glassware are kept chilled. Operator removed glassware and other items and cleaned and sanitized shelves during the inspection..
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty utensils then proceeded to handle clean sanitized utensils without washing hands. Employee rewashed,sanitized utensils,washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauté station:; chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); jerk butter (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled,bar. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk flour bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulation of dust,by ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile by bar and service area.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer units.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.