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TOMMY BAHAMAS TROPICAL CAFE AND EMPORIUM

525 GRAND BOULEVARD SUITE P-101, Sandestin FL 32550 · 654.1743

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats326
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601984
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Coconut shrimp 44F ( overnight). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Knife and fork stored in sink inside kitchen wait station. Employee removed silver ware from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink inside kitchen wait wait station. Manager had employee refill soap dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Small amount Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on white blocks near ice chutes.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed cloth in Sani bucket solution during inspection.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 2, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler- ambient 47F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 35F thawed inside packaging. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in wait station being used as a dump sink as evidence of 2 lemon pieces in sink and drain. Employee removed lemons from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface on prep table and under cutting board next to prep sink. Cloths used on food contact table in wait station under tea dispensers. Chef had employees remove cloths from food contact surfaces,
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep area stored over prep sink. Chef has cutting boards scheduled to order.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Case of buns stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef placed buns on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 35F thawed inside packaging. See stop sale.
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Coconut shrimp 44F ( overnight). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station- raw coconut shrimp 55F, raw chicken 63F, lobster spring roll 56F. (11:30-2:00)Ambient 63F. All items placed in walk in freezer to reduce temperatures. Walk in cooler Coconut shrimp 44F ( overnight). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in left side of make line near ice cream freezer.
Basic/14-09-4
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing-- shrimp 54F (2:30-3:00). Employee placed shrimp in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer on floor near entry.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in ware wash area soiled with black mold like substance and condensation.
Basic/36-34-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ketchup pump at expo. Manger removed cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on shelves, walls and floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in walk in beer cooler near door.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation

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.