Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at bar area preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted on drying rack. Manager instructed employee to store dishes properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large containers on dry rack wet nesting. Manager will remove and place back through ware washing and air dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut unwashed avocados with stickers still on them. Manager instructed employee to remove stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. mojo chicken (46-48F - Cooling) ambient cooling in walk in cooler from 10:02 am per label on chicken. Chicken did not reach 41F and below as of 4:50pm when inspector took temperature. Operator on duty stated unsure if label on chicken was printed before chicken was prepared. Stop sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. mojo chicken (46-48F - Cooling) ambient cooling in walk in cooler from 10:02 am per label on chicken. Chicken did not reach 41F and below as of 4:50pm when inspector took temperature. Operator on duty stated unsure if label on chicken was printed before chicken was prepared. Stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use paper towels in cleaning closet in women's restroom. Operator removed chemicals to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed vacuum breaker incorrectly installed on faucet at mop sink, not on splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at end of cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging on prep table. Operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans and bowls on clean storage shelf unable to properly air dry in warewashing area.
24-08-4
35
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart In front of rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Minor old food debris on cleaned pans.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar.
How does Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar 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 Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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