Bamboo Wok

5151 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Bamboo Wok, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Bamboo Wok's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 66F. Discussed using Time As A Public Health Control.

01B-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the white chest style freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on the white chest style freezer in the transformed walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the small flat top reach in cooler next to the fryers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Raw chicken over broccoli in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The broccoli was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine bottles stored on top of a bulk container of corn starch. The medicines was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of the upright freezer near the front counter has food debris build up.

22-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid is broken on the white chest style freezer inside the transformed walk in freezer. Gaskets in disrepair on all reach in cooler doors.

14-11-5

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Flip top reach in cooler acfrom the cook l8ne.

14-33-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmer and egg roll racks has buildup of food debris

22-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook line. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cook line shelving soiled. And back prep table, and hood system soiled as well

23-03-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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.

11-27-4

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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan by three compartment sink Observed soiled prep table by three compartment sink

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug cut and reused as a rice scoop. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

25-32-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled baskets and food storage containers in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled baskets and food storage containers in walk in cooler **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled bins with sugar, salt and starches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled bins with sugar, salt and starches. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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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 Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bamboo Wok?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Wok.

How does Bamboo Wok compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Bamboo Wok most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Bamboo Wok's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bamboo Wok 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 Wok inspected?

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

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