Bahama Breeze #3012
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bahama Breeze #3012, the earliest from 2022. Bahama Breeze #3012 was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Bahama Breeze #3012 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in unit below sauté cook line cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice over product for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at bar area Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator corrected concentration of Bar Triple Sink(Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor across from grill station standing water. Operator had employee dry floor during time of inspection. Observed in bar walk in cooler standing water. Operator had employee dry floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler unit at fryer station on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in bar cooler mold like substance on plastics shelves. Observed in reach in cooler at pantry station food debris. Operator had employee clean reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
64
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator draining and refilled sink to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler above grill, garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into freezer and replaced containers.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed final rinse of high temp dish machine at 197F.
22-59-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of dry jerk seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwaves at cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front line prep area containers of tortilla chips stored uncovered. Operator placed cover onto items. Observed at dry storage area, container of jerk seasoning stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at dish washing area. Operator fixed pipe under sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
52
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in warehouse wash area where dry dishes are held. Observed in storage area where dry food is held; soiled shelves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet in main kitchen prep area.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen; soiled air vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed soda cup above prep table. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed cellphone on prep table in main kitchen area; ok removed during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at table under soup station; soiled gaskets in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar no label outside beer walk in. Observed outside of office cracker shrimp flour mix not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers cookline:; raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); raw mahi-mahi (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 20 mins ago,operator removed to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the drinking glasses at the bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler shelves at the bar where glassware are kept chilled. Operator removed glassware and other items and cleaned and sanitized shelves during the inspection.. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauté station:; chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); jerk butter (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty utensils then proceeded to handle clean sanitized utensils without washing hands. Employee rewashed,sanitized utensils,washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: drawers,below stove:; portioned cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. portioned white rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: drawers,below stove:; portioned cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. portioned white rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance to the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the cookline,by the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris, units opposite cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with accumulation mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
52
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp with chicken located in the reach in freezer by the fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzle base soiled with accumulation mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahama Breeze #3012 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahama Breeze #3012 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahama Breeze #3012?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bahama Breeze #3012.
How does Bahama Breeze #3012 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bahama Breeze #3012 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bahama Breeze #3012's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Breeze #3012 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahama Breeze #3012 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 Bahama Breeze #3012 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Breeze #3012 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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