Bahama Breeze #3044
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
100
Score
Bahama Breeze #3044 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm) test strip turned blue exceeding maximum concentration allowed at triple sink in bar area. Operator stated she will call to have service.
41-18-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cell phone, put gloves on without washing hands, then touched clean utensils on cook line. Operator discussed with hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage, cut tomatoes, house made salsa, goat cheese, cooked egg (49F-53F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler across from glass door cooler on cook line. Operator stated equipment was just worked on yesterday. Operator had employee create an ice bath and placed it under TCS foods in top of reach-in cooler to chill. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Rechecked temps at end of inspection and temp dropped a couple of degrees **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing toxic substance store with nozzle facing single service to go containers on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners/ sanitizer to properly store. Also, container of soap stored on shelf next to wrapped sleeves of single service cups in front service station. Operator removed container of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) on cook line. Test strip blue which exceeded maximum concentration allowed. Operator asked employee to remake solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards on cook line, cutting board on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine on right soiled/ has accumulation of pink substance. Also, two soda guns in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used Hand wash sink near ice machine or fill pitcher of water. Operator discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area and no paper towels in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety training expired in Feb and June of 2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on lids of multiple containers of seasoning on shelf in dry food storage area. Operator changed out lids. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and under shelf in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
23
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding) and Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler. Employee stated spinach dip was brought out at 11am. Manager placed ice under spinach dip. Observed raw chicken stored next to open space in drawer cooler. Manager placed pan into cooler to help with air flow and placed bag of ice in raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb next to Dish machine with out back flow device. Manager provided back flow device for hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored on top of cooler in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to fill large pail for water. Manager educated employee regarding employee hand wash sink is used for only hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup without handle used to portion sauce located in reach I cooler at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on clean prep tables on cook line and expo area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon in large container of water. Manager turned water on salmon thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth solution stored on cook line floor. Manager removed and placed another bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
41
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on clean drying rack. Manager reviewed with employee and inverted all dishes on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled gray containers on clean drying rack. Manager had employee remove and place in ware washing area to be washed properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on clean prep table located in back room of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through from outside at the bottom of exit door located in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut pineapples stored in walk-in cooler on floor. Observed case of frozen sauces on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee remove both items and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to hand located at entrance of cook line. Manager placed bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine soiled on the interior top of unit. Observed small ice machine next to main ice machine soiled on the interior of unit.
22-20-5
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink on non chemical side to be missing a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of potassium stored on cooler located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand sink at entrance of cook line to not have paper towels . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cup of salt with a lid with out a label. Manager placed a label on salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line located at entrance of kitchen to be missing fan guard.
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing area missing, manager stated they recently had a ceiling leak.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on clean table located near drink station on service line. Manager removed and stored properly.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed black bag stored to top of table located at entrance of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored on top of cooler located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed cell phone and charger on shelf next to single service lids located on service line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid open on the side of container, and dumpster top lids are both broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados stored on cook line with labels still on. Manager had employee to remove and wash avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water running at hand washing sinks on cook line located at each end of cook line . Manager stated they have work order to have them fixed.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahama Breeze #3044 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahama Breeze #3044 on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahama Breeze #3044?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bahama Breeze #3044.
How does Bahama Breeze #3044 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bahama Breeze #3044 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bahama Breeze #3044's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bahama Breeze #3044 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bahama Breeze #3044 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bahama Breeze #3044 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Breeze #3044 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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