Bahamian Pot Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Bahamian Pot Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Bahamian Pot Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food residue next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top mop sink next to customer bathrooms.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile broken in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to front counter soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed small hole on the bottom of screen in kitchen back door.
35B-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed top of white chest reach in freezer at cook line rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to frying station soiled with grease.
36-27-5
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with bleach and water , and degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole on the wall next to handwashing sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to oven. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks and soiled with dark substance, next to frying station, manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to front counter.
22-16-4
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
29-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided instructions to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted on prep table. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed untensils
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining handwashing sink next to reach in freezer.
29-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at prep table.
21-09-4
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
95
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back wall. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Jamal J, Linnett J, Debra E, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case containing canned sodas stored on the floor by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
55
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in kitchen area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (127F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,coleslaw and cooked fish not date marked. As per Manager over 24 hours. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool blocking access.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area next to hood.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole behind chest freezer. And another at the right bottom part of the back door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at 87°F in kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in glass cooler at the front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of Togo lids stored on floor at the front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Employee discarded and replaced with a new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled in preparation area.
02D-01-5
17
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above tomatoes,located in the reach in cooler,frontline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw conch located in the reach in chest freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind the fryers.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. I exterior of oven soiled with accumulation grease..
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahamian Pot Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahamian Pot Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahamian Pot Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bahamian Pot Restaurant.
How does Bahamian Pot Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bahamian Pot Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bahamian Pot Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bahamian Pot Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahamian Pot Restaurant 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 Bahamian Pot Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahamian Pot Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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