Bamboo Garden
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Bamboo Garden nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Bamboo Garden's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-22-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -calamari at 45°f and chicken at 44°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to keep lid closed and keep food below fill lines. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, microwave door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
50
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil 64°f at cookline. Out of cooler 30 minutes. Operator moved back to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup on freezer door/floor in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of takeout containers in kitchen.
25-05-4
55
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: -grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -chicken over vegetables -chicken over tcs sauce
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 76-78F less than 2 hours, operator relocated to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. -cream cheese inside reach in cooler, operator stated for personal use and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in coolers soiled -light accumulation of black, mold-like substance on inside of ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in rear of kitchen blocked by push cart with glassware
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with purple solution underneath dishmachine
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife stored inside reach in cooler.
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in msg, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf above reach in cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket and hat on food storage rack
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under cooking equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of oyster sauce and sriracha sauce stored on floor, operator relocated -case of frozen shrimp on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters severely soiled -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled -mop sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons on prep table across from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cups stored on floor in exit hallways
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label
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 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Garden.
How does Bamboo Garden compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?
Bamboo Garden most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.
Has Bamboo Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Garden have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bamboo Garden 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 Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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