Bamboo Island Bar
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
86
Score
Bamboo Island Bar has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Bradenton Beach sits at 77, putting Bamboo Island Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food preparation table next to single door flip top make station with rust rust on the bottom shelf.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved water to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed shrimp under cold running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator removed scoop for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed raw smoked salmon on menu without an identifier. Operator corrected menu to identifier. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
82
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over uncut pineapple in the walk in cooler. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed a copper lined drink cup at the bar. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple clean dishes stored in the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator moved the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the kitchen prep table. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over salad Mix Observed in Walk in cooler raw Beef steak over Cheese and fruit platter. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of hand out. Person in charge removed the raw beef and shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in dry storage 1 live roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge read and signed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Raw Tuna in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge , Person in charge removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in dry storage approximately 3 dead roaches. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Educated Person in charge on Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on hair restraint and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Shell Eggs of Bottle beverage in Walk in cooler Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Fish over Cooked Pork in Reach in cooler across from Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed Cooked Pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Island Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Island Bar on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Island Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Island Bar.
How does Bamboo Island Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?
Bamboo Island Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.
Has Bamboo Island Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Island Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bamboo Island Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bamboo Island Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Island Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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