Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer testing above 400ppm. Educated operator on proper level of sanitizer. Operator drained some and added cold water, now testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork sausage over raw frozen potatoes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for servers or food runners. Educated operator on need of food handler training for servers and food runners.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cheese sauce made yesterday per operator with no date. Operator provided date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks with not enough hot soap. Operator supplied soap.. Repeat 4-18-2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine with not enough hot water pressure to properly conduct hand washing.
27-19-4
50
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons stored not inverted at bar. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over onions at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the equipments at bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes bag stored by kitchen entrance. Operator removed the bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in contact with non food grade to go bags. Operator removed product from bags for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to ice machine and hand wash sink in bar area. Operator supplied paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
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 four trainings expired for current employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in outdoor bar area blocked with containers and bowls.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored on water only reaching 98F. Operator turned flame up to heat water more. Water at 140F before end of inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda nozzle at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked on the containers of cooked portioned chicken on the speed rack inside the walk in cooler.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near the rear door.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler near the steamer.
23-24-4
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 in the walk in cooler on the speed rack with raw salmon. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets across from the cook line.
23-03-4
61
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory emailed operator consumer advisory. Operator printed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-washing sign in kitchen by serving door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored not protected.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ahi tuna thawing in standing water at room temperature. Operator removed and placed it under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill.
How does Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill 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 Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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