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NameTOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR
Address4335 BARCLAY DOWNS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsNo par cooking, specialized processes, shellfish, roasts or TPHC. Rice is kept in a warmer 6 hours for quality only. Tuna is the only raw fish offered on the menu.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed an employee remove one glove and then wash one hand without scrubbing. Handwashing lasted for 5 seconds. Other employees demonstrated proper hand washing. CDI - Employee was educated and rewashed both hands.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw steaks stored above cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat pie inn the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed three dishes, stored as clean, with visible food debris on the sides. CDI - Items were removed from the shelf to be rewashed.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 47 degree sriracha marinade (with milk) on a shallow bed of ice. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded. EHS recommends using deeper ice beds to surround the product.
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed a missing disclosure on the menu. Only the advisory was present.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing an ornate ring.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep counters.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed two cut avocado’s with stickers still attached.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a drink stir stored in 72 degree water at the bar. Drinks are served to the dining room from the bar.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no useable sink-and-surface sanitizer strips due to water inside of the bottle. CDI - Ecolab representative dropped off test strips before the end of inspection.