Bambuu Asian Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Bambuu Asian Eatery 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Bambuu Asian Eatery squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above rice in dry storage
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of green peppers and fryer oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to 3 bay . Printed sign for manager **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk bin cornstarch missing lid. Bulk salt bin on cooks line on storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired July 5,2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over veggies in cook line cooler - boxes of raw chicken stored next to raw cabbage in tall cooler. Advised employee to separate **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 61f. Cold holding. Tofu 51f cold holding. ; In reach in cooler. Door was not fully shut. Advised to rapid chill cooked noodles (73F); cut cabbage (89F) sitting out on counter. Employee states it was sitting out for 45 minutes. Employee moved to freezer to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with wontons without washing hands. Educated manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired July 5,2025 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over sauces in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condensation dripping into container on floor **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler door in poor repair. Door does not easily close **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floors have standing water **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in cooler has chicken juice standing in bottom of cooler. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
37
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs found at 45f. In walk in cooler overnight. Employee threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Cooked noodles and cut cabbage on cooks line. Employee states they are keeping on a 4 hour time plan. States that items have been out for 2 hours. Advised to add time mark.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled raw eggs over ready made Mongolian sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and rags in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for one employee. Manager stated that certificate maybe at other restaurant.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk bin of rice in dry storage has no lid
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen preparing food without a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, bag of sugar on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Row of filters are missing. Employee stated they were removed to clean
14-42-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers with old stickers stuck to them
16-46-4
32
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepped vegetables in low boy cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline: Cooked noodles and cut cabbage found at room temperature sitting out. Employee stated it has been in service for 1 hour. Advised to move to cooler Walk in cooler: Raw Steak 47f. Cooked noodles 49f (Prepped 1.5 hours ago) Advised to move TCS foods to walk in cooler. cream cheese mixture-49f and Milk 49f. In walk in cooler over night **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils being stored in cook line hand sink. Items were removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping onto containers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
35
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage and noodles found at 51F for 3 hours. Advised rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and chicken stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge states 5 employees are working. General manager came during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee added label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in hand wash sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Draining onto containers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in dry storage has no lid
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ground bean sauce
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pooled eggs stored over cut vegetables in kitchen flip top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sliced pork found at 93°. Cooked 30 minutes ago. Advised to rapid reheat, but was thrown away **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Insert pan in front handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Ricardo came in. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation is draining into pans in walk-in cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones over prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in rear storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
27
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07:
53B-13-5
90
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored over noodles **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork found at 104°. Cooked 30 minutes ago. Recommended rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bambuu Asian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bambuu Asian Eatery on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bambuu Asian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bambuu Asian Eatery.
How does Bambuu Asian Eatery compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Bambuu Asian Eatery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Bambuu Asian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bambuu Asian Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bambuu Asian Eatery 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 Bambuu Asian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bambuu Asian Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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