A Taste of the Bahamas

731 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Other

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, A Taste of the Bahamas has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so A Taste of the Bahamas trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knife stored between equipment and wall. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket in between use

42-01-4

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 41°F in walk in cooler not date marked after being held more than 24hours

02C-03-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area, box of rice stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep station, wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Discussed with employee, removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep counter, crab thawing in standing water. Discussed with employee water has to be running while thawing. Turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At expo window, squeeze bottles with hot sauce not labeled with common name

02D-01-5

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage area, spoon laying in salt container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 0PPM Operator changed sanitizer to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on counter over uncovered bread. Operator stored sanitizer bucket under table on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator fixed chlorine solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. plantains (88-89F - Cooling)at 12:30 to 88 F at 12:45 since 11:30 on the prep table by prep sink Food cooling at room temperature and partially covered; At this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; and 41° F within 6 hours total; Operator moved to walk-in cooler to properly cool **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table next to scale by steam table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch thawing in standing water at prep sink Operator turned cold water on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Taste of the Bahamas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Taste of the Bahamas on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Taste of the Bahamas?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Taste of the Bahamas.

How does A Taste of the Bahamas compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

A Taste of the Bahamas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has A Taste of the Bahamas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A Taste of the Bahamas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A Taste of the Bahamas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A Taste of the Bahamas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Taste of the Bahamas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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