By LEANDRA ROLLE
Tribune Chief Reporter
lrolle@tribunemedia.net
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness said it is investigating claims that a man died from a food-borne illness after eating at a local restaurant.
Bahama Grill, a well-established West Bay Street restaurant, has recently been at the centre of unconfirmed social media claims.
The Ministry of Health, which did not name the establishment, said it is investigating but can only speak to the clinical aspects of the case.
The ministry said matters related to environmental regulations and sanitation requirements at business establishments fall under the Ministry of Environmental Health and Natural Resources.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Environmental Health and Natural Resources declined to comment when The Tribune reached out to them yesterday.
Randy Rolle, the head of the Consumer Protection Commission, told this newspaper that the department has not received any complaints regarding Bahama Grill.
On Monday, Bahama Grill accused “petty-minded cowards” of spreading false and malicious information, adding that legal steps are being taken to address the matter.
Eric Gibson Jr, owner of Bahama Grill, told The Tribune it was too early to determine the impact of the allegations.
He said if true, he expected the “authors” of the claims to contact the restaurant to lodge a complaint and allow them to respond, but that did not happen.
The restaurant said it remains committed to providing top-quality, tasty food at the best prices in “the best and cleanest environment” while delivering excellent customer service.
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