Bamboos
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Bamboos has 10 inspections in the public record. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Bamboos is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken on a speed rack by the back door, 91-101°. These were placed in the walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Observed: new prep staff lacking employee training, he does not have the Employee Reporting form.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a wet cloth being used under a cutting board in the back kitchen. The owner looked on line for a substitute item to stabilize the board. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: raw beef over raw shrimp in the walk-in freezer. The beef was moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer wipes stored on the prep surface at the end of the cook line. These were moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream for employee use not marked and over food for the public. The ice cream was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
70
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 3 heavily dented soy sauce cans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rangoon by back door, 95F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw prepped chicken stored over pasta in the walk-in cooler. Chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Dumped. Fresh. 0 ppm. Added chlorine to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: water dumped into the front line hand wash sink. Staff stop as requested and moved to the 3 compartment sink to finish dumping. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: 2 clear liquid in squeeze bottles, no label. Bleach was added to each one. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: cooked food(Rangoon) cooled to below 41F, not covered.
08B-12-5
43
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Mar 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches in the establishment's dry goods storage area rack. Observed three live roaches under the flip-top make table cooler on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-04: Observed three live roaches in dry goods storage area . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-05: Observed four live roaches in dry goods storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches around the water heater that is located next to the establishment's dry goods storage area. Observed 3 dead roaches under the three-compartment sink. Observed two dead roaches under a prep table next to the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-04: Observed two dead roaches in the dry goods storage area . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-05: Observed four dead roaches on dry goods storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol stored on dry goods storage area shelf.
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches in the establishment's dry goods storage area rack. Observed three live roaches under the flip-top make table cooler on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches around the water heater that is located next to the establishment's dry goods storage area. Observed 3 dead roaches under the three-compartment sink. Observed two dead roaches under a prep table next to the cook line. **Warning**
35A-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 backpack stored on dry goods storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
67
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice kept on time with no time mark. manager advised rice had been taken out of Walk-in Cooler 90 minutes earlier.
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hair spray and comb with single service items and above cooking oil.
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboos on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bamboos.
How does Bamboos compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Bamboos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Bamboos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bamboos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bamboos 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 Bamboos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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