Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

551 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10176
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Dec 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar.

How does Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & 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.