Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.
Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium's latest score of 74 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ahi tuna stored over whipped cream in the reach in cooler left side of the cook line. Employee placed the tuna below the whipped cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter on time as a public health control stored at room temperature in the 2nd floor wait station area with no time mark. Manager stated the butter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed a time mark on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then placed gloves on and handled clean equipment without washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
55
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mango salsa (55F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Manager stated the salsa had been stored on ice for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the salsa in the reach in cooler. Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the sausage had been stored in the reach in cooler for appropriately 3 hours. Manager placed the sausage in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of wine in the dry storage area. Chef removed the wine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Emailed the form, Manager printed and reviewed the form with three employees then had them sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on cutting boards on the cook line. Chef removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling lemons intended for customers drinks with their bare had while cutting. Employee discarded the lemons. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handling lemons intended for customers drinks with their bare had while cutting. Employee discarded the lemons.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in the dishwasher and preparation area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Exhaust system on the cook line missing 1 filter.
14-42-4
55
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium.
How does Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium 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 Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tommy Bahamas Cafe & Emporium is inspected around three times per year on average.
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