Bamboo Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Bamboo Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Bamboo Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook line employee crack two raw shelled eggs and immediately touch clean pans without proper hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label next to dish machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several plastic containers cracked throughout kitchen prep area.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one set of tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled inside kitchen prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area.
36-73-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at the three compartment sink lower than the flood rim.
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning solution stored next to ready to eat sauces at the front register.
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in prep area inside kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located next to dish machine with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to three compartment sink with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in coffee station a container with sugar out of original packaging with no label.
02D-01-5
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
95
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee primed line. Final reading, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 employees training certificates expired on 8-4-24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Maribel Bolivar expired on 8-8-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of rice at storage cabinets at hallway. Manager removed cup. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of peeled raw potatoes stored in floor at cook line. Employee placed container on table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing sugar soiled with old food debris at hallway leading to bathrooms. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Provided written procedures via email to person in charge.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer near ware washing area soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Paola and Maritza expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves inside cabinets at hallway soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
36-50-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed noodles (48F - Cooling) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, item was prepared on the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed noodles (48F - Cooling) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, item was prepared on the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (61F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at ware washing area. As per employee, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Blore e solution at 200ppm. Employee diluted with water. Second reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over fries at reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at cook line.
31A-09-4
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 - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at oven and reach in freezers.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers stored on top of reach in freezer at storage area not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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 fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at 3 compartment sink. Employees cut packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. As per employee, gratuity of 18 percent is automatically included on bills exceeding $100.
55-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee placed items inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Employee placed items inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
23
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Restaurant on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Restaurant.
How does Bamboo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bamboo Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bamboo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bamboo Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bamboo Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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