Bamboo Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Bamboo Kitchen appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Dania Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above cooked vegetable egg rolls on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
23-24-4
82
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50 live roaches inside of gaskets and doors of 3 door flip top reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches inside of gas valve area to wok station on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed approximately 10 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed 6 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed approximately 10 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of soap dispenser at cook line hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed approximately 8 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
74
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50 live roaches inside of gaskets and doors of 3 door flip top reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches inside of gas valve area to wok station on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed approximately 10 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees. Provided to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of soap dispenser at cook line hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed approximately 8 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
67
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On both the walk in cooler and freezer doors.
23-24-4
95
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken and pooled eggs were stored over cooked chicken and beef. The items were moved to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer certification number and expiration date. Operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at 79 F next to rice warmer, operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in corner of dining room. To go boxes and containers. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bags in dry storage area. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. RTE foods stored in metal cans inside flip top cooler in cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen at 80F. Water heater turned off at time of inspection. Retested when operator turned on, hot water at 100F.
27-16-4
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 , cooked shrimp and cook chicken inside walk in cooler.
02C-04-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Cases of Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in corner of dining room. To go boxes and containers.
25-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken , buckets with soy sauce, buckets with meat on floor inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor. Containers of soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 80f, operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Cases of to go bags inside restroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bags in dry storage area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Kitchen on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Kitchen.
How does Bamboo Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Bamboo Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Bamboo Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bamboo Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bamboo Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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