Jacksonville, Duval County

BAHAMA BREEZE #3044

10205 RIVER COAST DR, Jacksonville, FL 32246

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Aug 13, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 23949504

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cell phone, put gloves on without washing hands, then touched clean utensils on cook line. Operator discussed with hand washing procedures with employee. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23949497

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23949496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage, cut tomatoes, house made salsa, goat cheese, cooked egg (49F-53F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler across from glass door cooler on cook line. Operator stated equipment was just worked on yesterday. Operator had employee create an ice bath and placed it under TCS foods in top of reach-in cooler to chill. Operator stated items placed in cooler this morning. Rechecked temps at end of inspection and temp dropped a couple of degrees Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23949503

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing toxic substance store with nozzle facing single service to go containers on shelf in bar area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners/ sanitizer to properly store. Also, container of soap stored on shelf next to wrapped sleeves of single service cups in front service station. Operator removed container of soap. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23949499

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm) test strip turned blue exceeding maximum concentration allowed at triple sink in bar area. Operator stated she will call to have service.

41-27-4

Detail 23949500

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) on cook line. Test strip blue which exceeded maximum concentration allowed. Operator asked employee to remake solution. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23949498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards on cook line, cutting board on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute in large ice machine on right soiled/ has accumulation of pink substance. Also, two soda guns in bar area soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 23949494

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used Hand wash sink near ice machine or fill pitcher of water. Operator discussed with employee. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23949501

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area and no paper towels in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23949505

Intermediate - 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. Multiple employees food safety training expired in Feb and June of 2025.

23-24-4

Detail 23949495

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on lids of multiple containers of seasoning on shelf in dry food storage area. Operator changed out lids. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23949502

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry

14-69-4

Detail 23949493

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and under shelf in walk in freezer.

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23751630

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored on top of cooler in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23751629

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Spinach dip (52F - Cold Holding) and Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler. Employee stated spinach dip was brought out at 11am. Manager placed ice under spinach dip. Observed raw chicken stored next to open space in drawer cooler. Manager placed pan into cooler to help with air flow and placed bag of ice in raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23751632

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb next to Dish machine with out back flow device. Manager provided back flow device for hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23751626

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to fill large pail for water. Manager educated employee regarding employee hand wash sink is used for only hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23751631

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup without handle used to portion sauce located in reach I cooler at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23751634

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on clean prep tables on cook line and expo area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23751633

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.

38-01-4

Detail 23751628

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23751635

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 23751627

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon in large container of water. Manager turned water on salmon thawing. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23751625

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth solution stored on cook line floor. Manager removed and placed another bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 23347883

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at ware washing area handling soiled equipment's and then handling clean equipments without washing hands. Reviewed with employee on hand washing procedures

23-24-4

Detail 23347885

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of double door oven in kitchen area soiled. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23347884

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no beard guard

Apr 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 22797457

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncut Packaged tuna , with label requiring to be cut or removed, in walk in cooler. 10 packs.

16-62-1

Detail 22797456

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device.

06-09-1

Detail 22797455

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Uncut Packaged tuna , with label requiring to be cut or removed, in walk in cooler.

16-55-4

Detail 22797460

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine conveyor rack not moving. Work in progress. Service technician onsite Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 22797459

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream and cut broccoli in freezer. Covered by manager. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22797458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water Chemical spray bottle unlabeled. Marked by manager. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 22220025

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch apron with gloved hands a proceeded to continue to handle food. Spoke to employee regarding touching apron and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22220022

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing peroxide cleaner stored on table next to lid of cooler container ice cubes located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22220024

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Detail 22220021

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a beard without beard guard restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 22220023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled over grill area on cook line.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 21834191

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine soiled on the interior top of unit. Observed small ice machine next to main ice machine soiled on the interior of unit.

24-05-4

Detail 21834194

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on clean drying rack. Manager reviewed with employee and inverted all dishes on drying rack. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 21834189

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled gray containers on clean drying rack. Manager had employee remove and place in ware washing area to be washed properly. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21834192

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on clean prep table located in back room of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21834190

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 21834188

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through from outside at the bottom of exit door located in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21834193

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut pineapples stored in walk-in cooler on floor. Observed case of frozen sauces on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee remove both items and store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 21834195

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to hand located at entrance of cook line. Manager placed bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 21543440

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of potassium stored on cooler located in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21543431

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21543437

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink on non chemical side to be missing a vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-04-4

Detail 21543430

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line located at entrance of kitchen to be missing fan guard.

31B-02-4

Detail 21543429

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand sink at entrance of cook line to not have paper towels . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 21543435

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cup of salt with a lid with out a label. Manager placed a label on salt. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21543433

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing area missing, manager stated they recently had a ceiling leak.

12B-07-4

Detail 21543439

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on clean table located near drink station on service line. Manager removed and stored properly.

40-06-5

Detail 21543438

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed black bag stored to top of table located at entrance of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored on top of cooler located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed cell phone and charger on shelf next to single service lids located on service line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 21543436

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid open on the side of container, and dumpster top lids are both broken.

16-46-4

Detail 21543434

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes in ware washing area.

08B-39-4

Detail 21543432

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados stored on cook line with labels still on. Manager had employee to remove and wash avocados. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21543428

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water running at hand washing sinks on cook line located at each end of cook line . Manager stated they have work order to have them fixed.

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 21061948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of food safety training certificates for some recently hired employees - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: At callback still same. Time needed to complete training Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21061947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: At callback still same. Time needed to train Time Extended

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21056282

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near warewashing area. Also, one flying insect observed in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21056280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding) on open top of reach-in cooler. Pan of Cheese stacked higher than chill line of cooler. Operator stated cheese was filled up this morning. Cook removed half of cheese and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Cook also placed pan of cheese in ice to chill. Also, butter (45F - Cold Holding) at front service line. Butter stacked higher than chill line of pan. Operator had server remove overfilled butter to have chilled. Also, cooked chicken wings (68F - Cold Holding) on rack outside walk-in-cooler. Operator stated employee pulled out rack about an hour ago and forgot to put back in walk-in-cooler. Operator placed chicken wings inside walk-in-cooler near walk in freezer door to chill down. Rechecked temp 45 minutes after and temp was at 45F. Also, buttermilk battered raw chicken (50-51F - Cold Holding); seafood fritter mix (48F - Cold Holding) in top door of reach-in cooler/ freezer next to fryer. Observed ice build up around fan and reach-in cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler to chill items Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21056273

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. Vacuum breaker installed incorrectly on faucet. Operator removed incorrectly installed vacuum breaker and properly installed on non chemical side of splitter Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 21056279

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of food safety training certificates for some recently hired employees

14-74-7

Detail 21056277

Basic - 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. Top door of Reach-in cooler/freezer in kitchen next to fryer ambient temperature of 47F. Observed build up of ice around fan area. Operator stated cooler temped fine this morning when they took temps. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler until unit able to maintain temperature of 41F and below Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21056281

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry

14-11-4

Detail 21056278

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid and gasket for ice cream freezer in disrepair. Operator stated he has a new unit on order

08B-38-4

Detail 21056274

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with sealed bags of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, container of oil stored on floor in front of walk-in-cooler. Operator removed both items to properly store Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21056276

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain in front of walk-in-cooler soiled with debris

21-08-4

Detail 21056275

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator emptied and remade sanitizer solution. Retested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-57-6

Detail 20638689

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dishwasher max temperature of 143°F. Calibrated thermometer with operator. Operator is using triple sink to sanitize dish ware until service tech can fix. Service tech arrived prior to end of inspection Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 20638690

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects in dry storage area at end of prep line.

08A-05-6

Detail 20638692

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in freezer to the left of the fryers. An open box of breaded raw shrimp over an uncovered pan full of mozzarella sticks. Manager moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20638683

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non chemical side of split at mop sink. No vacuum breaker installed at threaded faucet bib beneath hand wash sink in dish area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20638691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator stated that the unit is already due to be cleaned on following Monday. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20638688

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen are grooved and no longer cleanable.

13-02-4

Detail 20638684

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server with an ineffective hair restraint delivering food to customers.

08B-38-4

Detail 20638685

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of cooking oil on the ground in rear exterior storage area. Manager used dish racks to elevate off of the floor. 2 bags of salt used for water softener tank on the ground next to the tank. Manager used dish racks to elevate off of the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20638687

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging in front counter tops and equipment on the cook line, service line, and bar alley. Manager relocated to appropriate storage locations. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20638686

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin on prep line. In use scoop with the handle touching the flour. Cook removed, cleaned and replaced the scoop storing it with the handle out of the flour. Corrected On-Site