Bamboo Garden
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Bamboo Garden has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Bamboo Garden trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food in walk in cooler or reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer under preparation table soiled with dust and debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upright freezer 4-5" from corner blocking access to hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor outside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork defrosting on table I near triple sink. Operator placed in walk in cooler. Product was still partially frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed cleaver between reach in cooler and preparation table. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed in crack a cleaver. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored slicer under table with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Observed all training certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can and deli container in sugar, rice, and cornstarch without handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed cleaver between reach in cooler and preparation table. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Observed plastic spoons with handles not in same direction. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-09-4
64
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
50
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler shell eggs stored over sauce. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by chest freezer. Operator added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Observed handles on walk in cooler and refrigerator soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Observed single use plastic spoons and forks handles not in same direction at front counter.
25-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch not identified in bulk can, operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 containers of Caltrain on shelf next to food. Manager corrected by removing.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premise.
05-08-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage overflowing and on pad around shared dumpster with plaza
33-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 2 chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, beef and other food not covered in stand up freezer by triple sink . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 25 ppm I triple sink. Manager corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed quaternary test strips when operator is using bleach. Educated operator and they will purchase correct strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can and soup containers without handle to scoop rice. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef satay in chest freezer not covered. Manager corrected by covering. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Garden on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 six times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Garden.
How does Bamboo Garden compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bamboo Garden most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bamboo Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bamboo Garden have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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