Bamboo Fire Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bamboo Fire Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Bamboo Fire Cafe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cabbage cooked yesterday noon time at reach in cooler . Employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications...broken thermometer
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...bottles , boxes stored in hand washing at front line . Operator removed all those things . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....Ox tail, beef , chicken in reach in freezer . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...underneath handwashing sink, shelf underneath steam table .
23-03-4
64
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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...installed dishwashing machine which is designed for house not business...operator stated they will not using this machine ,they will take off dishmachine . **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Food beef brisket placed in torn foil paper in reach in freezer . **Warning**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - added. Dishwashing machine . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...sauce, beef, chicken in reach in cooler . **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink...employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....underneath three compartments sink, table , shelves. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment...heavy odor throughout establishment **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed. **Warning**
32-02-4
37
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored chair front of the handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored rice in handwashing sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed
32-02-4
78
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...shredded cheese was opened Sunday (5 days ago ) in reach in cooler .
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.....cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked goat , black beans in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.... cooked chicken, cooked pork in reach in cooler .
02C-08-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken...cooked wrapped with torn foil paper .
14-38-4
70
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding meatballs 69F in hot holding table being held less than two hours , employee reheated meatballs at 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
31B-04-4
82
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe at wall by hood and hood vents
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Fire Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Fire Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Fire Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Fire Cafe.
How does Bamboo Fire Cafe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Bamboo Fire Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Bamboo Fire Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bamboo Fire Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bamboo Fire Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bamboo Fire Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Fire Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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