Bamboo Wok

9181 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Bamboo Wok has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bamboo Wok's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken balls left on counter to cool chicken at 119°. Chef moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in unit are broken and half missing and the other battery died

05-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plastic bowl as a rice scoop. Chef discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers. Chef removed and washed knives **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef picked up boxes **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef-moved knife **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer in thank you bags. Chef removed food from thank you bags and discarded bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Liquid in spray bottles not labeled, chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef moved knifes and washed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bamboo Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Wok on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bamboo Wok?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Wok.

How does Bamboo Wok compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Bamboo Wok most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Bamboo Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Wok have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bamboo Wok 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 Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.

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