TOMMY BAHAMAS TROPICAL CAFE AND EMPORIUM
Food safety records indicate TOMMY BAHAMAS TROPICAL CAFE AND EMPORIUM in SANDESTIN has 6 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
525 GRAND BOULEVARD SUITE P-101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13532764
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines.
Inspection Date: 2/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783374
- 21-05-5:Basic - 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, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep area stored over prep sink. Chef has cutting boards scheduled to order. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of buns stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef placed buns on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Walk in cooler- ROP Tuna 35F thawed inside packaging. See stop sale.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820345
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702438
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in left side of make line near ice cream freezer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Coconut shrimp 44F ( overnight). See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467093
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer on floor near entry. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 8/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381726
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ketchup pump at expo. Manger removed cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on shelves, walls and floor. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Standing water in walk in beer cooler near door. Repeat Violation