Bamboo Garden
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
35
Score
Bamboo Garden has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up nine times.
Bamboo Garden's latest score of 35 falls below the Clermont average of 68. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open containers of raw beef and chicken next to packages of peas and carrots in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -cooked chicken in kitchen, operator determined time and placed time mark on container **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -rice cooker on back line has residue buildup
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by containers beside cook line, operator moved containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. -Cooked pork in reach in freezer
02C-04-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -under cooking equipment on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -exterior sides of fryer cabinets and side of grill have residue buildup -speed rack in kitchen is soiled -exterior of sugar and seasoning containers on shelf across from triple sink and near back door -gaskets on walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jug cut to act as scoop on cook line
25-32-4
Basic - Several lights not functioning in lobby
36-62-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -take out utensils for customer self service in boxes on table in lobby
25-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -wire skimmer utensil stored on egg crate above roaster, operator discarded egg crate. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above rice on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
35
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over prepped onions in walk in cooler, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen by triple sink
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by containers of sauce in kitchen by rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear bottle of cleaner on shelf under prep table on cook line, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in front area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of prepped onions on floor in walk in cooler, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in back kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side of fryer -speed rack in back kitchen -exterior of rice cooker in back kitchen -shelf over rice holding area in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of take out containers in back kitchen, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
45
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
33-06-4
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg roll (59F - Cold Holding, ); breaded chicken wing (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); ranch in cooler near front counter. All held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Reckeck...egg rolls 51F, breaded chicken wing 50F, raw chicken 47F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table **Repeat Violation**
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. -cooked chicken and cooked noodles in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -reach in cooler on cook line
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen
33-06-4
47
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employees on cook line cooking, touching equipment with no hand wash and no glove wearing. Educated operator
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over open can of soy sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork dumplings (47F - Cold Holding);, after 30 minutes 44F. roasted pork (51F - Cold Holding), after 30 minutes 47F...reach in cooler on cook line. Held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles in walk in cooler covered, sweet and sour chicken cooling at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 hand wash sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -cook line
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -prepped onions in container in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table on cook line -fans over rice containers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers in front lobby -to go silver front lobby
25-05-4
30
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: hood suppression filters heavily soiled exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: mop sink is leaking **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
08B-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-11-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
10-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
16
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. --3 dented cans bamboo shoots, 1 can hoisin sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment. **Warning**
22-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops. -lunch special **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
52-06-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -notebook and phone on top of canned goods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between two prep tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in rice container in kitchen -tongs in raw chicken in front reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates **Warning**
10-02-4
8
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed 3 flying insects sitting on a roll of paper towels, hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs stored over sauces/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./back kitchen hand sink blocked by other equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./degreaser bottle not labeled/under front line hot holding table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drinks on cook line shelves/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen rice warmer has debris on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./to go containers on floor, waiting area/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored with food items in dry storage area in rear of kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over krab Rangoon. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Owner relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tray of raw chicken over tray of raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fresh garlic with oil on cooks line for 2 hours. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cut jug being used as scoop in flour. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf under hot well at cooks line. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Rice cooker handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling in rear of kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling throughout.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sauces at end of cook line stored under/beside hand wash sink. Owner relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of measuring cup in soy sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised operator to heat water. 118F.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, sink behind prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - All shelves under work and prep areas - Shelf over cooks line - bottom of reach in freezer soiled - ventilation hood filters soiled - mop sink heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken/missing.
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in rear of kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Boxes of bulk plastic ware offered for consumer carry out in order pick up area.
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep tables, behind cooks line, behind hand sink near dry storage.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose at kitchen cutting boards.
21-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food operator identified as MSG not labeled in bin in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Garden on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Garden.
How does Bamboo Garden compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Bamboo Garden most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Bamboo Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Garden have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bamboo Garden 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 Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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