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TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR

23150 FASHION DR #101, Estero FL 33928 · 239.947.2203

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606982
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in establishment Hot water at 77F. Operator states repair person is arriving at 5 a.m. tomorrow to repair heater.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like substance inside ice machine bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor. Operator moved the onions.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at the bar soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employed placing fruit garnish on drinks with their bare hands. Spoke with operator regarding Ready to eat food handling, drink was discarded.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in establishment Hot water at 77F. Operator states repair person is arriving at 5 a.m. tomorrow to repair heater.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in either unisex restroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current DBPR BUSINESS license for Food Displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table to the left of the rice crockpot facing the service window. Operator moved cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior back of plastic chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry on mop sink. Operator inverted mop handle.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.