Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin
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525 Grand Boulevard Suite P-101, Sandestin, FL 32550Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin has been inspected 20 times, recording 72 violations, an average of 3.6 violations per inspection, notably below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures are on record. Food contact surface violations have been cited in at least 8 inspections, making this the facility's most persistent finding. Handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appeared in 4 inspections between 2022 and 2025. Management awareness violations were documented in 2024, including a high-priority citation for employee health reporting on July 2, 2024, which prompted a warning. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin last inspected?
- Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin had?
- Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin find?
- Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin ever been shut down?
- No, Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe and Emporium in Sandestin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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