Bamboo Court
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Bamboo Court nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over dumplings in reach in cooler Raw chicken over cooked rice in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clear broth (125-133F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed handout for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed time plan for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made Sunday in walk in
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shopping bags used to store food in freezer. Provided education
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of open rice. Advised to get bins to place bags in.
08B-12-5
47
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and beef over sauces in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over noodles in reach in freezer. Educated employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line cooler handles have debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused of can to store prepped bell peppers. Cardboard box used to store fried chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked items in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over noodles in reach in freezer. Educated employee
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and beef over sauces in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator ran to store to get bleach **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter sink. Employee added soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line cooler handles have debris
23-24-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused of can to store prepped bell peppers. Cardboard box used to store fried chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked items in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
47
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat over noodles in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping fried chicken and egg rolls on time plan. Operator is tracking time on white board but does not have written form. Printed form for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping Into bucket in walk in cooler
28-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of cans to store produce Reuse of noodles bags to store cooked pork
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tall freezer gasket is ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Cooked chicken and egg rolls **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of soy sauce dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed mushrooms stored next to tofu on cooks line.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk-in marked "yesterday ", need to have a real date. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in triple sink, educated, rewashed hands properly **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bag of sugar **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line 2. Ceiling tile not smooth and cleanable
36-27-5
50
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow rice found at 114°, manager stated that it will become fried rice. Advised to reheat
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to dispense raw rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls and cooked breaded chicken in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
41
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk-in cooler, cases of water behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water, still frozen. Advised to move to cooler to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on rear prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn double door freezer
14-11-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Court last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Court on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Court?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Court.
How does Bamboo Court compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Bamboo Court most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Bamboo Court's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bamboo Court have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bamboo Court means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bamboo Court inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Court is inspected around three times per year on average.
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