TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR
4812 RIVER CITY DR STE 137 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246-7491
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar cheese, sliced Swiss Cheese, raw beef, shredded mozzarella and jack cheese (45F-46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Operator stated they had drawer opened during lunch. Operator removed all items from drawer and placed in walk in freezer to chill. Rate per items at end of inspection at 38F-41F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at door area of in large ice machine soiled. Also, wedger on clean storage shelf soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed One of the hand wash sinks in bar area being used for dumping. Operator was not aware that it is on plans as a hand wash sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at one hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees food safety training certifications expired in the past two- three months.
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing at front service line above water machine and also, ceiling tile missing at prep area above rice cooker area.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Reach-in cooler drawer below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 54F-58F. Observed that the drawer couldn't fully closed and the gasket on drawer torn. Operator removed TCS foods from drawer and placed in walk in freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator had employee spread out pans to properly dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill torn/ in disrepair.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior Door frame of walk-in-cooler soiled.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed unwashed strawberries to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed White bin in prep area containing white substance that was removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled bin of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.