Bahama Bucks

303 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Bahama Bucks, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Bahama Bucks' latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
5-202.11(A)
86
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in a solution the PIC identified as soapy water without a sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahama Bucks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahama Bucks on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bahama Bucks?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahama Bucks.

How does Bahama Bucks compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Bahama Bucks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Bahama Bucks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Bucks have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bahama Bucks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.