Bamboo Wok
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Bamboo Wok eight times, with records going back to 2022. Bamboo Wok was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Bamboo Wok's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at cookline flip top cooler #1 ; pork wontons (43-49F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food stored past the fill line. Discussed with operator about the fill line in containers. Operator took food out of temperature and placed below reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washed hands together for less than 15 seconds. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands for the appropriate time interval. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator stored raw chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a can with no handle used to dispense rice in rice container at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris and soil residue on door handles of reach in freezer behind cookline.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of restaurant.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between table and cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed krab ragoon not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler; shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
41
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in triple sink used for dishes. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food not segregated from food from store in flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense rice out of rice warmer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with dry storage items. Operator moved to chemical storage **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stool and Rice cooker
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray Bottle containing clear liquid identified as a cleaner. Under 3 Compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of food preparation table
40-06-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Wok on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Wok?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Wok.
How does Bamboo Wok compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Bamboo Wok most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Bamboo Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bamboo Wok have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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