TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR
740 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-635-2034
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035703 | Mar 13, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over the reach in cooler and spices.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the dish washer station hand sink, a personal to go container was stored inside. It was removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near the ice machine and mop sink, 3 spray bottles of chemical were not labeled. The chemicals belong to a third party cleaning company. The bottles could not be identified, so they were removed.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holder closest to entrance to bar have mold like buildup.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead in dispenser closest to cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle above dish machine. Manager labeled as delimer solution.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. China caps hanging directly in front of towel dispenser by dish machine. Manager moved away from sink and dispenser.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line on either soda gun holder at bar.
Mar 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar(Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution and primed unit. Chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is properly sanitizing.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar(Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution and primed unit. Chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is properly sanitizing.
Employee entered kitchen and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip tops - upper rails - corn salsa (50-52F); cheese (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit less than an hour ago. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Eco Lab 0ppm). Operator remade solution with chlorine 100ppm.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked chicken and desserts. Prep area - low boy - raw fish stored over ready to eat dressings. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Walk in cooler. Packages of commercial reduced packaged fish - per operator held in walk in cooler for 2 days. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale.
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. Walk in cooler. Packages of commercial reduced packaged fish - per operator held in walk in cooler for 2 days. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (eco lab brand - 0ppm). Operator remade solution with chlorine 100ppm.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator corrected created a label.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line. Opera inverted.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat Cooked chicken stored in front of raw shrimp in cookline drawer. Operator stored all items properly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Food stored on floor. Case of banana leaves stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - operator stored properly.
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.