TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR
150 N POINTE DRIVE, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954-635-2038
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live small flying inspects flying around over covered alcohol bottles in bar. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. At end of inspection no live, small flying insects observed. Violation will be reviewed at the next routine inspection per L. Torres.
★ 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--2023024569 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dishwasher.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook lines raw, avocado not washed prior to use.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table contains cut marks
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Along the cook line-3 cutting boards need to be replaced. -prep table, below storage of serving utensils, one cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Last flip top in cook line, missing proper cover.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Silverware on cart below bug zapper device. Employee removed to be wash and sanitize.
Stored food not covered. Bar area- open bag of Cain sugar, employee closed bag.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (1130-sink and surface), employee made new sanitizer, Chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 5 pound dented can with chocolate muse stored on dry storage shelf in prep area. Operator moved can to be credited by supplier.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live small flying inspects flying around over covered alcohol bottles in bar. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. At end of inspection no live, small flying insects observed. Violation will be reviewed at the next routine inspection per L. Torres.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator added vacuum breaker during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
No type measuring device (heat thermometer or heat strips) available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above wonton taco shell in kitchen. Operator discarded drink at will
Stored food not covered. Fruit garish at bar not covered. Operator covered
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher overcharged in kitchen.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast 125F hot holding, as per operator item was placed in warmer 30 minutes prior. Operator reheated to 170F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator installed second breaker during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted at dish ware storage area. Operator inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in flip top cooler #1 at cook-line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name at cook-line. Oil and water. Operator wrote common names.
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In ALTO SHAM - rice (108-120F - Hot Holding). Per employee in unit 3 hrs. Employee removed to reheat to properly hot hold.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Alto Sham thermostat reading 165F, food in unit approximately 3 hrs below proper hot hold temperature. Advised to purchase an internal thermometer to check unit.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer buckets Ecolab Sink and Surface reading 170ppm. Sanitizer solution replaced and buckets remade to proper 700ppm.
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.