BAHAMA BREEZE #3044
10205 RIVER COAST DR, Jacksonville FL 32246
Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cell phone, put gloves on without washing hands, then touched clean utensils on cook line. Operator discussed with hand washing procedures with employee.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage, cut tomatoes, house made salsa, goat cheese, cooked egg (49F-53F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler across from glass door cooler on cook line. Operator stated equipment was just worked on yesterday. Operator had employee create an ice bath and placed it under TCS foods in top of reach-in cooler to chill. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Rechecked temps at end of inspection and temp dropped a couple of degrees
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing toxic substance store with nozzle facing single service to go containers on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners/ sanitizer to properly store. Also, container of soap stored on shelf next to wrapped sleeves of single service cups in front service station. Operator removed container of soap.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm) test strip turned blue exceeding maximum concentration allowed at triple sink in bar area. Operator stated she will call to have service.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) on cook line. Test strip blue which exceeded maximum concentration allowed. Operator asked employee to remake solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards on cook line, cutting board on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine on right soiled/ has accumulation of pink substance. Also, two soda guns in bar area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used Hand wash sink near ice machine or fill pitcher of water. Operator discussed with employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area and no paper towels in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
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. Multiple employees food safety training expired in Feb and June of 2025.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on lids of multiple containers of seasoning on shelf in dry food storage area. Operator changed out lids.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and under shelf in walk in freezer.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored on top of cooler in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding) and Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler. Employee stated spinach dip was brought out at 11am. Manager placed ice under spinach dip. Observed raw chicken stored next to open space in drawer cooler. Manager placed pan into cooler to help with air flow and placed bag of ice in raw chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb next to Dish machine with out back flow device. Manager provided back flow device for hose Bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to fill large pail for water. Manager educated employee regarding employee hand wash sink is used for only hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup without handle used to portion sauce located in reach I cooler at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on clean prep tables on cook line and expo area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon in large container of water. Manager turned water on salmon thawing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth solution stored on cook line floor. Manager removed and placed another bucket under sanitizer bucket.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 employee at ware washing area handling soiled equipment's and then handling clean equipments without washing hands. Reviewed with employee on hand washing procedures
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of double door oven in kitchen area soiled. Employee cleaned
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no beard guard
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncut Packaged tuna, with label requiring to be cut or removed, in walk in cooler. 10 packs.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device.
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. Uncut Packaged tuna, with label requiring to be cut or removed, in walk in cooler.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine conveyor rack not moving. Work in progress. Service technician onsite
Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream and cut broccoli in freezer. Covered by manager.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water Chemical spray bottle unlabeled. Marked by manager.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch apron with gloved hands a proceeded to continue to handle food. Spoke to employee regarding touching apron and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing peroxide cleaner stored on table next to lid of cooler container ice cubes located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled over grill area on cook line.
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